BU Procurement Buyer
Country/Region:
MX
Location:
Chihuahua, CHH, MX
Req ID 73657 | ZF Passive Safety Chihuahua, Mexico, ZF Passive Safety Systems de Mexico S. de R.L. de C. V.
Your Tasks
New Programs
- On Time sourcing withing ZF LIFETEC GDPEP Process
- Coordinate sourcing activities with cross-functionald with SET team members for new components
- Lead sourcing cases for both new and c/o components for new programs
- Take responsibility for Direct Buy suppliers for spot buy and production PO. (ex: BPO creation, PPAP request, etc)
- Send BPO requests, PPAP requests to SDE, and ensure supplier PPAP timing along with SDE
- Coordinate successful launch activities (e.g. TKO, design changes, etc.) with suppliers and manufacturing facilities
- Ensure program profitability through BOM Cost Tracker maintenance
- Perform capacity checks on carryover components Analysis of existing capacities vs. upcoming demands
- Support Lead Program Buyer and/or Sr. Purchasing Manager with special projects/assignments
Change Management
- Responsible for engineering changes Request for quotes (RFQ). Analyze Eng. Changes technical and commercial requirements, Review quotes and determine cost and manufacturing feasibility impact.
- Present information to CCB1 and CCB2.
- Support engineering change affect multiple programs, VAVE, and Supplier Process Changes
Crisis Management
- Support Materials and SCM teams with component shortages, supplier disruptions, etc.
- Support Plant and/or AP team on payment Issues (Price Discrepancies, Check Requests, Lack of Receipts, Credit Holds, etc.)
- Support Finance with scrapping injection molding tools
- Support for disruption due to worn tool conditions
- Provide carryover component volume forecasts for Logistics, SDE, etc. upon request
- Negotiate and manage PO updates for Directed Buy / Non-Controllable Spend components
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration, Economics or related field
- 5+ years of relevant 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. total cost analysis, quality, capacity, etc.)
- Experience with supplier bidding process and negotiations
- Proficient with SAP, PIVOT Tables Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project etc.)
- Proven ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management and proven ability to work independently in a fast paced, high-volume environment
- 80% English language/ good communication skills
Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as BU Procurement Buyer and apply now!
Contact
Barbara Campa Fernandez
Barbara.Campa@zf-lifetec.com