Senior Program Buyer Country/Region: US Location: Gray Court, SC, US Req ID 72288 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC ZF Gray Court is looking to add a Senior Program Buyer to the Materials Management team! **What you can look forward to as a Senior Program Buyer:** + Manage the whole purchasing process for new products or the localization of existing products through supplier search and Bill of Material cost management. + Support the commodity organization in their request for quotations, commercial negotiations, and contractual agreements, including warranty and consignment agreements, prototype orders and purchase orders, and/or scheduling agreements. + Responsible for achieving targets on cost reduction, localization, and flawless launch to support operation profitability, as well as for communication between cross functional tasks of the product line and the commodity purchasing for new projects and serial businesses. + Manage Systems Supply Strategy and develop cost saving methods and opportunities in order to promote overall business unit productivity and supplier competitiveness (i.e., through VA/VE methods, quoting, independent negotiations, etc.). + Manage the introduction of new technologies and innovations to secure the cost and technological leadership of our products. + Ability and willingness to travel around NA Region (10-20%) **Your profile as a Senior Program Buyer:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related field + 6+ years of relevant experience in a professional purchasing capacity (i.e., technical/commodity purchasing, purchasing project management, purchasing management, etc.) + Experience in the automotive industry + Experience with supplier analysis and evaluation (i.e., quality, capacity, cost, etc.) + Experience with supplier bidding process, negotiation, and cost estimates + Experience with APQP and/or project management tools and methods + Deep knowledge of purchasing tools, negotiation methods, and business communications and cost improvement/containment topics and techniques + Experience with SAP and Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Formulas, Filters, etc.) **Why Choose ZF? What We Offer:** + A supportive collaborative team environment + A hybrid work model (3 days in office / 2 remote) + Annual Incentive Plan + Paid Vacation + 401k Plan + Health Care Benefits + Paid Holidays + A strong diversity culture + Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities Be part of our ZF team as Senior Program Buyer and apply now! 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. Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran **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. Find out how we work at ZF: