Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d) at ZF

ZF; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical care

Dental care

Life insurance

Cafeteria system

Sport Card

Global Referral Program

Holiday benefit

Job summary

ZF in Wroclaw, Poland is seeking a Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d) to join its international team on a hybrid basis. The role focuses on optimizing supplier performance, cost reduction, and strategic sourcing across locations, working closely with product management, sales, logistics and finance.

You will drive supplier analyses, RFQs, negotiations, and data maintenance in ERP systems. The ideal candidate has about 5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of professional experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Fluent English required
• Ability to work in an international, cross-functional environment

Responsibilities

• Develop complex purchasing analyses and Total Cost of Ownership evaluations.
• Manage supplier communication, RFQs, offer evaluations, negotiations, and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate global master data maintenance in ERP systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and support supplier relocation and supply chain optimization projects.
• Analyze performance results and coordinate improvement actions.
• Prepare purchasing reports, supplier overviews, annual planning figures, and decision-making analyses.
• Support make-or-buy decisions, pricing activities, bonus verification, and resolution of pricing issues in ERP systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders globally to ensure efficient purchasing and supply chain processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Supplier portfolio management

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Commercial education in wholesale / foreign trade / business administration

Tools

SAP R/3

BPCS

MS Office (Excel, PowerBI)

Job description

Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d)

Apply for Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d) at ZF in Wrocław, DO, PL. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Pursuing: Country/Region: PLLocation: Wroclaw LP2, DS, PL, 52-407Req ID 90667 | Wroclaw LP2, Poland, ZF Automotive Systems Poland Sp. z o.o.

About the Team

Join our international Purchasing team and contribute to optimizing supplier performance, purchasing processes, and supply chain efficiency across multiple locations. In this role, you will work closely with suppliers, product management, sales, logistics, and finance teams to ensure a competitive and reliable supplier portfolio. You will support strategic sourcing activities, cost optimization initiatives, and decision-making in a dynamic global environment.

What you can look forward to as Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d)

• Develop complex purchasing analyses and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations to get the best results of the supplier portfolio
• Manage supplier communication, RFQs, offer evaluations, negotiations, and follow-up activities
• Coordinate global master data maintenance in ERP systems throughout the product lifecycle
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and support supplier relocation and supply chain optimization projects
• Analyze performance results, and coordinate improvement actions
• Prepare purchasing reports, supplier overviews, annual planning figures, and decision-making analyses
• Support make-or-buy decisions, pricing activities, bonus verification, and resolution of pricing issues in ERP systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders globally to ensure efficient purchasing and supply chain processes

Your profile as Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d)

• Commercial education in wholesale, foreign trade, business administration, or a comparable field
• Approximately 5 years of professional experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management
• Strong analytical skills with experience in supplier portfolio management and cost optimization
• Hands-on experience with SAP R/3, BPCS, and MS Office applications (Excel and PowerBI)
• Ability to work effectively in an international and cross-functional environment
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Self-organised, structured, proactive, and solution-oriented way of working
• Fluent English required
• Additional languages are considered an advantage

Why you should choose ZF in Wrocław?

• An employment contract in a stable, global company
• Implementation package-full training and support from experienced managers and employees who will make sure that you feel comfortable while performing newly entrusted tasks
• Hybrid system work and flexible working hours
• Possibility of participation in private medical care (including dental care) and life insurance
• Cafeteria system/Sport Card
• Global Referral Program
• Holiday benefit
• Very good working atmosphere
• Working in an international team, interesting projects and tasks

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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