ZF Group

Job Description
About the team:
ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.
We are strengthening our team with a Program Purchasing Buyer for our location at El Salto.
What can you look forward as a Program Purchasing Buyer:
<ul>
<li>Ensure part availability and purchasing readiness throughout all project phases
, coordinating sourcing activities, supplier nominations, and procurement timing to support program objectives.</li>
<li>Lead cross-functional purchasing activities for new product launches and ongoing programs
, acting as the primary interface between Purchasing, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, and suppliers.</li>
<li>Manage APQP and PPAP deliverables for purchased components
, ensuring supplier readiness, compliance with customer requirements, and achievement of project milestones.</li>
<li>Administer and monitor Bills of Materials (BoMs), project costs, purchasing budgets, tooling investments, and profitability targets
, ensuring alignment with established financial objectives.</li>
<li>Coordinate supplier selection, readiness reviews, and launch activities
, monitoring tooling, production capacity, ramp-up plans, quality performance, and overall supplier preparedness.</li>
<li>Drive engineering change management (ECR/ECO) activities
, evaluating impacts on cost, timing, sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and supply chain continuity.</li>
<li>Identify, assess, and mitigate sourcing, quality, logistics, and supplier-related risks
, leading cost optimization, localization, productivity, and value-improvement initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.</li>
<li>Support project governance and reporting processes
, including Functional Gate Reviews, KPI tracking, supplier performance monitoring, stakeholder communication, issue escalation management, and customer/project status updates</li>
</ul>
Your profile as a Program Buyer:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, International Business, or related field.</li>
<li>Fluent English (written and spoken).</li>
<li>Experience in automotive purchasing, project management, or supply chain.</li>
<li>Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and supplier launch activities.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.</li>
<li>Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint) and Power BI / SAP knowledge is preferred.</li>
<li>Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.</li>
<li>Proactive mindset and strong problem-solving abilities /Excellent communication and teamwork skill</li>
</ul>
Why to choose ZF at El Salto:
<ul>
<li>Benefits above the law</li>
</ul>

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