Buyer

Dear Candidate,

ZF Group is hiring for Buyer - Electronic / Mechanical Components in Commercial Vehicles and Systems.

Job Location: Chennai (Ambattur)

Mode of interview: Virtual & Face to face interview

Link to apply the position: https://jobs.zf.com/job-invite/90557/

Mandatory Skills: Mechanical/ Electronics /Electromechanical parts sourcing, development, Supply chain, Value Management (VAVE)

Job Description:

• Implementation of Sourcing & Purchasing VAVE/CRP projects to attain YoY target savings of 3% from Yearly spend value. 
• Future projects pipeline creation by handling Localization, Re-sourcing, VAVE-CRP projects, Nego projects, SOB change projects from High to Low cost suppliers, Proximity analysis to reduce transport costs & Direct buy projects. 
• SWAT case creation and approval for new business, source change, second source introduction and process change etc.  
• Ensure QCD with all suppliers to support sales & marketing team. 
• Handling all commercial workings, increase and decrease approvals, Part & Tooling PO amendment. 
• Capacity management with key suppliers, Machine hour rate and process cost calculation for price negotiation with suppliers. 
• Developing cost estimates & projections for commodities like Stamping, Forging, Casting (PDC/GDC/Ferrous), Sintering, Plastic Injection/Compression molding, Rubber parts, Springs, Motors, Fabrication & Standard parts. 
• Costing, VAVE, Supplier cost audit, Supplier process optimization, moderation of DtC, CRP and VAVE workshops.

Your profile :

• Bachelor's degree in electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations 
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills 
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) 
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities 
• Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools 
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Please apply in the above link if you are interested in this position.

Regards,

Chella Parvathi,

Talent Acquisition Specialist,

ZF Group.