Buyer II - Program

ZF Group; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Diversity culture

Job summary

ZF Group in Farmington Hills seeks a Buyer II - Program to join a global team launching ADAS and Radar products. You will drive sourcing, ensure on-time program execution, and help meet cost and quality targets.

You will oversee supplier management, PPAP completion, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, commodity, and manufacturing. A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in purchasing or program management in automotive are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in purchasing, program management, or supply chain
• Experience in automotive environments, preferably safety-critical
• Understanding of ADAS product architecture and electronics systems
• Knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical components

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage new program launches, ensuring on-time delivery and PPAP completion
• Drive safe launch activities to meet cost, quality, and performance targets
• Lead sourcing and closure of activities for assigned programs
• Oversee commodity and supplier management, including PFS and supply continuity
• Support escalation and shortage management to maintain uninterrupted operations
• Contribute to cost planning and reporting, including OP planning
• Drive material cost savings through cross-functional collaboration
• Support cross-functional governance, including costing, negotiations, reviews, and approvals

Skills

Purchasing

Program management

Supply chain

Automotive industry

ADAS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PPAP

Job description

Job description:

The Buyer II - Program is part of a global team launching ADAS and Radar products, working cross-functionally to drive sourcing, ensure on-time program execution, meet cost and quality targets, support supplier and commodity management, and contribute to cost savings, planning, and key program reviews.

What you can look forward to as the Buyer II-Program:

• Execute and manage new program launches, ensuring on-time delivery and successful PPAP completion.
• Drive safe launch activities to meet cost, quality, and performance targets.
• Lead sourcing and closure of activities for assigned or running programs.
• Oversee commodity and supplier management, including PFS activities, GCS support, and supply continuity.
• Support escalation and shortage management to maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Contribute to cost planning and reporting, including OP planning and long-range plan alignment.
• Drive material cost savings through collaboration with cross-functional teams (Commodity, Engineering, VMT, Plants).
• Support cross-functional collaboration and governance, including costing, negotiations, reviews, and preparation of approval documentation.

Your Profile as Buyer II-Program:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, program management, or supply chain management
• Exposure to automotive and safety critical environments, with understanding of ADAS product architecture and electronics systems
• Solid knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical components
• Practical understanding of purchasing and sourcing processes within a global automotive environment

What We Offer at ZF Farmington Hills:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Additional Information

This position is part of the ZF ADAS & HPC business unit known internally as "Capri." This business unit is planned for divestiture to Harman International, a Samsung company and global innovator in automotive technology, presenting a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter in the ADAS space.

Quality Statement

All employees are expected to adhere to and promote ZF's commitment to quality, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and zero defects in all aspects of their role.