Program Buyer II: ADAS Launch & Supply Chain

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

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.