Procurement Supply Chain Specialist - Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom - ZF

Description

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.

Join our dynamic growth journey with ZF Foxconn 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.

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? 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 Indirect Material/ 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 Indirect Material/ NPM Buyer to carry out sourcing activities both locally and internationally working with the global site purchasing representatives.

The Indirect Material/ 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.

Develop and execute purchasing strategies both locally and on behalf of regional sites
Contract management as well as ongoing supplier performance management
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
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
The position is part of the ZF Global Employee Referral Program.
What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued.

Logistics, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Supply, Operations, Automotive