Program Purchasing

Responsibilities

• Manage program BOM costs and identify cost-reduction opportunities through VA/VE and supplier negotiations
• Support commodity teams with sourcing preparation and contract negotiation activities
• Analyze the supply base and recommend suppliers for approval, removal, or strategic nomination
• Conduct market research to benchmark pricing, track trends, and support cost-control decisions
• Develop part-family strategies aligned with overall commodity strategies
• Manage supplier performance regarding cost, quality, and delivery while ensuring compliance with company policies
• Track negotiation status, maintain supplier agreements, and update cost and sourcing tools

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field
• 6+ years of professional purchasing experience, including commodity management and complex negotiations
• Proven experience in supplier evaluation and analysis covering quality, cost, and capacity
• Strong knowledge of purchasing methods, negotiation techniques, and cost-improvement tools
• Hands-on experience with APQP, project management tools, and SAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

About the Company

ZF is a global leader in automotive technology, dedicated to shaping the future of mobility. Our ADAS & HPC business unit focuses on advanced driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies, driving smart, safe, and sustainable solutions for the next generation of transportation.