Senior Commodity Buyer

ZF Group; Monterrey; Híbrido; MXN 850.000 - 1.150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work schedule

Access to campus gym

Competitive wages

Career Growth and Development

Exposure to a global NetworkStrong

Descripción de la vacante

ZF Group in Monterrey, Mexico, seeks a Senior Commodity Buyer to lead strategic sourcing for HPDC powertrain components in North America and globally. You will develop strategies, manage RFQs, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate contracts to achieve cost competition and localization targets.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Supplier Development, Program Purchasing, Cost Engineering, and Manufacturing to drive supplier performance and successful launches.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supplier management experience in automotive or similar manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading supplier negotiations, sourcing decisions, cost reduction initiatives, and contracts.

Responsabilidades

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for HPDC powertrain components in North America and global commodity org.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for cost competitiveness and localization initiatives.
• Manage RFQs, supplier evaluations, technical reviews, negotiations, and sourcing recommendations.
• Drive supplier selection for new product launches and localization projects with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional supplier reviews with Engineering, Supplier Development, Program Purchasing, Cost Engineering, and Manufacturing.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Cost reduction

Contract management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Job description:

Job Description

About the Team

The Casting Commodity Purchasing team is part of the global Materials Management organization and is responsible for sourcing High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) components across the North American region. The team partners closely with Engineering, Program Purchasing, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Plants, and global commodity teams to drive sourcing excellence, supplier performance, and cost competitiveness. Working in a highly collaborative and international environment, the team develops commodity strategies, supports localization initiatives, and builds long-term partnerships with best-in-class suppliers to support ZF's business growth and operational objectives.

What you can look forward to as Senior Commodity Buyer:

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management activities for High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) powertrain components within the North American region and global commodity organization.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that support cost competitiveness, business plan savings targets, supplier performance, and localization initiatives.
• Manage complex RFQs, supplier evaluations, technical reviews, commercial negotiations, and sourcing recommendations in alignment with global commodity strategies.
• Drive supplier selection and sourcing decisions for new product launches, transfers, and localization projects while ensuring alignment with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional supplier reviews and collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Development, Program Purchasing, Cost Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to achieve business objectives.
• Negotiate and maintain commercial contracts, purchasing agreements, and annual cost reduction initiatives with strategic suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance throughout program launch and serial production, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of global part family strategies, competitive sourcing initiatives, and purchasing best practices.

Your Profile as Senior Commodity Buyer:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supplier management experience within the automotive industry or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading supplier negotiations, sourcing decisions, cost reduction initiatives, and contract management activities.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex sourcing projects and business challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, facilitate supplier reviews, and influence stakeholders across global organizations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; SAP experience is preferred.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong presentation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work collaboratively within a global purchasing organization.

Why you should choose ZF in Monterrey:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Access to campus gym
• Competitive wages
• Career Growth and Development
• Exposure to a global NetworkStrong Corporate culture and reputation
• Benefits above the law