Sr Buyer Program 73885

ZF LIFETEC; Torreón; Presencial; MXN 700.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ZF LIFETEC in Mexico is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer Program to lead strategic sourcing for new components and direct buy activities. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver cost savings and on-time launches.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical purchasing, strong supplier evaluation, and hands-on SAP and Excel skills. You will manage supplier relations, RFQs, and BOM cost tracking to ensure program profitability.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Industrial Engineering, Business Admin, Economics) is required.
• 5+ years of professional purchasing experience (technical/commodity purchasing, project management, or management).
• Experience with supplier analysis, evaluation, and bidding processes.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead new program sourcing and direct buy activities; manage BPO and PPAP coordination.
• Coordinate with SET team members for component sourcing and cross-functional alignment.
• Support program profitability via BOM cost tracking and capacity analyses.
• Perform supplier evaluations, quotes review, and cost/feasibility assessments for changes.
• Assist with special projects and program launches, including change management and risk mitigation.

Conocimientos

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier evaluation

Negotiation

Process improvement

MS Excel Pivot Tables

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economics

Herramientas

SAP

Pivot Tables

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Your journey to a meaningful career starts with ZF LIFETEC

Sr Buyer Program

Country/Region: MX

At ZF LIFETEC, we save lives through cutting-edge technology. With over 60 years of automotive safety innovation, we blend start-up agility with corporate stability to drive meaningful impact worldwide. Operating across 51 locations in 22 countries, our global presence amplifies our mission to make roads safer and save lives.

Join us in a supportive and dynamic environment committed to safety, innovation, and reliability. As a part of our international team, your contributions spark industry-leading innovations in automotive safety. Our inclusive and diverse working environment promotes creativity, career growth, and continuous development.

Tasks

New Programs

• On Time sourcing withing ZF LIFETEC GDPEP Process
• Coordinate sourcing activities with cross-functionald with SET team members for new components
• Lead sourcing cases for both new and c/o components for new programs
• Take responsibility for Direct Buy suppliers for spot buy and production PO. (ex: BPO creation, PPAP request, etc)
• Send BPO requests, PPAP requests to SDE, and ensure supplier PPAP timing along with SDE
• Coordinate successful launch activities (e.g. TKO, design changes, etc.) with suppliers and manufacturing facilities
• Ensure program profitability through BOM Cost Tracker maintenance
• Perform capacity checks on carryover components Analysis of existing capacities vs. upcoming demands
• Support Lead Program Buyer and/or Sr. Purchasing Manager with special projects/assignments

Change Management

• Responsible for engineering changes Request for quotes (RFQ). Analyze Eng. Changes technical and commercial requirements, Review quotes and determine cost and manufacturing feasibility impact.
• Present information to CCB1 and CCB2.
• Support engineering change affect multiple programs, VAVE, and Supplier Process Changes

Crisis Management

• Support Materials and SCM teams with component shortages, supplier disruptions, etc.
• Support Plant and/or AP team on payment Issues (Price Discrepancies, Check Requests, Lack of Receipts, Credit Holds, etc.)
• Support Finance with scrapping injection molding tools
• Support for disruption due to worn tool conditions
• Provide carryover component volume forecasts for Logistics, SDE, etc. upon request
• Negotiate and manage PO updates for Directed Buy / Non-Controllable Spend components

Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration, Economics or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a professional purchasing capacity (i.e. technical/commodity purchasing, purchasing project management, purchasing management, etc.).
• Experience with supplier analysis and evaluation (i.e. total cost analysis, quality, capacity, etc.)
• Experience with supplier bidding process and negotiations
• Proficient with SAP, PIVOT Tables Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project etc.)
• Proven ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management and proven ability to work independently in a fast paced, high-volume environment

Why ZF LIFETEC?

• Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
• Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
• Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.