Program Buyer

ZF; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF in Gray Court, SC is seeking a Program Buyer to support procurement of materials for end products and help implement commodity strategies.

You will manage supplier searches, RFQs, negotiations, and scheduling, monitor supplier performance through the product life cycle, and support cost-performance reviews and strategic supplier selection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or Economics.
• 0–1 year of purchasing experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Soft skills include assertiveness, teamwork, solution-oriented thinking, independent and results-driven work approach, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials and support projects through procurement for end products.
• Assist with implementation of commodity strategies.
• Manage supplier search, BOM cost management, RFQs, negotiations, and contractual agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance during program launch and through product life cycle.
• Support cost performance review and global competitive sourcing activities.
• Analyze North American supply base to optimize supplier lists and nominate strategic suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Independent work style

Project management

Assertiveness

Solution-oriented thinking

Education

Industrial Engineering

Business Administration

Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Program Buyer

Country/Region: US

Location: Gray Court, SC, US

Job Description

• Support projects through procurement of all materials needed for a particular end product
• Assist with the implementation of the ZF commodity strategies
• Support the whole purchasing process for new products or localization of existing products through supplier search, Bill of Material cost management; support the commodity organization in their request for quotations, commercial negotiations, contractual agreements including warranty and consignment agreements, prototype orders, and purchase orders and/or scheduling agreements.
• Help monitor supplier performance during program launch and through product life cycle
• Support continuous review of cost performance against targets and assist with Global Competitive Sourcing activities
• Analyze North American supply base to prepare and recommend suppliers to be added/removed from the approved supplier list as well as nominate suppliers for the Strategic Supplier List.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration, Economics or related field.

0-1 Years of Experience in Purchasing

Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project etc.)

Soft Skills: Assertiveness, ability to work in teams and manage projects remotely, solution-oriented thinking, independent and results-driven work approach, and negotiation skills.

Must be local to South Carolina

Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affiant Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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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.