Senior Commodity Buyer

ZF; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Active Safety US Inc. in Northville, MI is seeking a Senior Commodity Buyer to lead supplier strategy and drive cost savings. You will manage the supply base, negotiate contracts, and implement sourcing improvements aligned with global targets.

Strong analytics, VA/VE methods and GCS benchmarking are essential. Role requires 4+ years in purchasing, experience with SAP/ERP, Excel analytics and Power BI, and a track record of negotiating favorable terms with key suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or closely related field.
• 4+ years of experience in professional purchasing with supplier analysis and negotiations.
• Experience with SAP, ERP, Excel Analytics, Power BI and related sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned supply base and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Conduct strategic supplier analysis, contract negotiations and sourcing optimization.
• Develop part family strategies based on global targets and requirements.
• Lead negotiations, define purchasing contracts, and manage supplier performance.
• Apply VA/VE, ABC analysis and GCS benchmarking to improve competitiveness.
• Prepare sourcing cases and obtain approvals for sourcing decisions.
• Hybrid in-office and telecommute work schedule.

Skills

Supplier analysis

Negotiation

Excel analytics

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Windchill

Axalant

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Commodity Buyer

Country/Region: US

Location:

Northville, MI, US

Req ID 91761 | [[location_obj]], United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.

External Job Description

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ZF Active Safety US Inc. has job openings (multiple) for the position of Senior Commodity Buyer based out of its location in Northville, MI.

Job Duties

Manage the assigned supply base and drive cost-saving initiatives to enhance business unit productivity and supplier competitiveness. Conduct strategic supplier analysis, contract negotiation, sourcing optimization, supplier management, and adherence to company policies and directives. Develop and maintain part family strategies based on global targets and requirements. Drive initiatives to meet or exceed annual commercial targets and savings plans. Manage annual savings planning and negotiation follow-up for assigned suppliers. Apply total cost management and cost structure analysis methods, for example, ABC analysis, Pain Points Analysis. Update tracking tools according to industry best practices and company policies. Develop and implement cost-saving methods to boost business unit productivity and supplier competitiveness using techniques such as Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), competitive quoting, independent negotiations, and resourcing. Serve as the lead contact for negotiations with defined suppliers. Define, negotiate, and manage purchasing contracts, supply and warranty agreements, and other legal documentation. Analyze the supply base by using history and live data to recommend suppliers for addition or phase out from the approved supplier list. Nominate suppliers for the Strategic Supplier List together. Conduct Global Competitive Sourcing (GCS) benchmarking to identify alternative suppliers aligned with BPG targets. Manage supply base in relation to internal and intra-company initiatives. Adhere to the defined sourcing process per company policy. Prepare sourcing cases in collaboration with all supply chain departments and present them to approval personnels for sourcing approval. A hybrid (in-office and telecommute) work schedule is available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or closely related field plus 4 years of experience in a professional purchasing capacity and demonstrated experience with: Supplier analysis and evaluation; Supplier quoting process and complex negotiations; APQP process; Excel Analytics, Power BI, SAP, and ERP; Cold Form manufacturing standards including IATF, ISO and ASTM; Engineering part drawings; Sourcing Management using Axalant and Windchill software; ABC Analysis; Fishbone Analysis; VA/VE; and GCS benchmarking.

Contact

Bethany Vijayakumar

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