HPDC Commodity Buyer: Global Sourcing & Cost Optimization

ZF Group; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 350.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ZF Group in Monterrey is seeking a Commodity Buyer to manage HPDC powertrain component sourcing and drive regional/global opportunities. You will lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and cost-reduction efforts in collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

The role requires at least 3 years in automotive purchasing, strong analytics, and travel as needed to support regional/global initiatives. SAP experience is preferred, and English proficiency is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or supplier management experience within the automotive industry or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting supplier sourcing activities, RFQs, commercial negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Manage commodity purchasing activities for HPDC powertrain components and support sourcing strategies for assigned product families.
• Execute RFQs, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and sourcing recommendations in alignment with cross-functional business objectives.
• Identify and develop regional and global sourcing opportunities to improve competitiveness, cost, quality, and supply performance.
• Support new product launches and localization projects through supplier selection, sourcing activities, and commercial negotiations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Development, Program Purchasing, and Operations teams to achieve sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier performance targets.
• Participate in supplier reviews, performance assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to annual cost savings initiatives and implementation of commodity and part family purchasing strategies.
• Utilize purchasing and sourcing systems such as SAP, OneSB, SWAT, MAPS, and COPS to support sourcing and supplier management activities.

Conocimientos

Sourcing Strategy

Supplier Negotiations

Analytics

Cross-functional Collaboration

Excel skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Herramientas

SAP

MAPS

SWAT

OneSB

COPS

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

ZF Group in Monterrey is seeking a Commodity Buyer to manage HPDC powertrain component sourcing and drive regional/global opportunities. You will lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and cost-reduction efforts in collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

The role requires at least 3 years in automotive purchasing, strong analytics, and travel as needed to support regional/global initiatives. SAP experience is preferred, and English proficiency is essential.