Operations Buyer (NPM)

　　Country/Region: US

　　Location:

　　Tuscaloosa, AL, US, 35401

　　Req ID 64484 | Tuscaloosa, United States

　　About the team:

　　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:

　　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:

　　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

　　Be part of our ZF team as Operations Buyer (NPM) and apply now!

　　Contact

　　Julia Earhart

　　DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

　　Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

　　With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

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　　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. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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