Indirect Material/ NPM Buyer (m/f/d)

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ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility.

ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. 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.

Indirect Material/ NPM Buyer (m/f/d)
Country/Region: GB
Location:

Solihull, ENG, GB, B90 4GW

Req ID 63903 Solihull, United Kingdom

ZF Chassis Modules - Join our unique growth story!

Join our dynamic growth journey with ZF Chassis Modules, a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry. With 30 years of excellence and 25 locations worldwide, our 3,500-strong team supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally.
In 2023, our revenue exceeded €4 billion, solidifying our position as the top full-service supplier for chassis systems. We excel in project management, greenfield industrialization, operations, supply chain management, and supplier development within a Just in Time/Just in Sequence environment. Accelerating our expansion, we've partnered with Foxconn, a strong investor and global leader in technology solutions. This partnership, coupled with the surging trend of outsourcing and our drive to explore further opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors, positions us for substantial growth in the years ahead.
Are you ready to seize new horizons and elevate your career in the technology and automotive sector? ZF Chassis Modules is your perfect choice!

About the team:

We establish our NPM purchasing team globally. You will be part of a high-performance team that contributes to the success of the plant locations both locally/ regionally as well as worldwide. The NPM Buyer role is a combination of strategic purchasing and operational delivery for all spend categories associated with non-production materials. The role requires the NPM Buyer to carry out sourcing activities both locally and internationally working with the global site purchasing representatives. The NPM Buyer will also be required to support the local sites' daily operational requirements in line with the company's Purchasing Directives and Policies, including maintenance of all purchasing master data in the company's SAP system.

What you can look forward to as Indirect Material/ NPM Buyer (m/f/d):

Develop and execute purchasing strategies both locally and on behalf of regional sites
Work with internal stakeholders to define requirements for goods and services
Manage RFQ process and Supplier Negotiation process
Contract management as well as ongoing supplier performance management
Negotiate and implement group contracts
Ensure global compliance with Purchasing policies and procedures
Review and adapt purchasing processes in line with operational requirements
Mentoring and training of all stakeholders on NPM policies and procedures
Operational Purchasing, Master Data management and Financial Savings as local tasks

Your Profile as Indirect Material/ NPM Buyer (m/f/d):

Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or similar
0-3+ years of experience in purchasing, production or manufacturing experience (mainly handling of indirect materials)
Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office
Knowledge of sourcing and contract management, including drafting of supplier agreements
Broad knowledge of principles and techniques of purchasing as well as assigned categories, materials, processes and indirect material
CPSM certification preferred
Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
Experience and ability to function in a cross-functional team environment

The position is part of the ZF Global Employee Referral Program.

Be part of our ZF team as Indirect Material/ NPM Buyer (m/f/d) and apply now!

Contact

Anne J??gling

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