Global Program Buyer – Electronics Launch (Hybrid)

ZF Group; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical care

My Benefit system

Hybrid work model

Flexible working hours

Job summary

ZF Group in Poland is seeking a Junior Program Buyer (m/f/d) to support program launches within Electronics Portfolio. You will work in a global team with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly developing organization.

The role involves driving on-time launches, cost-conscious sourcing, and close collaboration with engineering, suppliers and internal teams to achieve quality, cost and timing targets. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (supply chain, engineering, business) required.
• 1+ year of relevant work experience; leadership of cross-functional teams is a plus.
• Solid understanding of financials as they relate to program launches and ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time program launches and delivery at or below target cost for piece price, tooling, etc.
• Collaborate with the project team to meet targets for quality, delivery and other cost areas; coordinate with engineering, commodity managers, supplier development engineers, program managers.
• Ensure sourcing activity aligns with cost targets and purchasing processes (global bidder's list); coordinate commodity strategies with program goals.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings with suppliers to improve program cost and delivery through design and development.
• Lead after-selection development and launch of new suppliers; conduct negotiations with the commodity team.
• Identify and implement cost savings through engineering changes, VAVE, lean activities and re-sourcing.
• Represent Purchasing at reviews (sourcing committee, design review, launch readiness, program review); liaise with Portfolio, Engineering, and Commodity Purchasing.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

English skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

QAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

ZF Group in Poland is seeking a Junior Program Buyer (m/f/d) to support program launches within Electronics Portfolio. You will work in a global team with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly developing organization.

The role involves driving on-time launches, cost-conscious sourcing, and close collaboration with engineering, suppliers and internal teams to achieve quality, cost and timing targets. Hybrid work model offered.