Buyer II - Commodity Purchasing (m/f/d)
ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary! Buyer II - Commodity Purchasing (m/f/d) Country/Region: DE Location: Radolfzell, BW, DE, 78315 #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Req ID 90070 | Radolfzell, Germany, ZF Capri NewCo GmbH At ZF you are part of something greater! You contribute to a more efficient and greener tomorrow. You will be part of a dynamic, international organization and will produce high quality products in a safe, clean and flexible work environment.
About the Team This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies.
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Job Description Job Title: Buyer II - Commodity Purchasing (f/m/d)
What you can look forward to as a Buyer II - Commodity Purchasing (f/m/d):
- Manage and negotiate purchasing price for a software commodity. Scope of software: software licensing, software contracts, harmonize with a software global team (AUTOSAR, computer vision, OS (operating systems: Android, Linux, QNX), cybersecurity, functional safety.
- Define respective strategy and review sources and bundling opportunities for cost-saving methods and opportunities; achieve the target cost established by the business unit for the commodity while adhering to established sourcing process.
- Analyze assigned market to prepare and recommend strategic suppliers.
- Support and define the development of and ensure the adherence to part family strategies.
- Strong ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders.
- Participate in continuous improvement programs to promote team efforts.
Your profile as a Buyer II - Commodity Purchasing (f/m/d):
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related field.
- 3-5 years of advanced experience in a professional purchasing capacity (i.e. technical/commodity purchasing, purchasing project management, purchasing management, etc.).
- Experience with supplier analysis and evaluation (i.e. quality, capacity, cost, etc.).
- Strong background with supplier bidding process and complex negotiations.
- Experience with APQP and/or project management tools and methods.
- Fluent in English.
Why should you choose ZF?
- Stable employment and attractive work conditions.
- Possibility of professional development in an international environment.
- Benefit package - private healthcare, life insurance, My Benefit system etc.
Hybrid working model.
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