Senior Manager

About the team: ZF's Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division helps shaping the future of commercial transportation ecosystems. Our mission is to be the preferred global technology partner for the commercial vehicle industry. CVS Division is supported by approximately 25,000 employees working at 61 locations in 28 countries.

What you can look forward to as Senior Manager - Supply chain (m/f/d):

• 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.

Your Profile as Senior Manager - Supply chain (m/f/d):

• Bachelors degree in supply chain, Value Management
• 10 to 15 years Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools.Strong communication and coordination skills