Sourcing and Technical Purchasing - Control Systems Country/Region: US Location: Vernon Hills, IL, US, 60061Farmington Hills, MI, US, 48331 Req ID 74133 | Vernon Hills, Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc. **Job Description** **LOCATION FLEXIBLE - SELECTED CANDIDATE CAN SIT IN VERNON HILLS, IL OR FARMINGTON HILLS, MI** **About the Team:** Reporting to the Head of Aftermarket Purchasing Region North America and Control Systems Global Purchasing, you will be responsible for serving as the functional expert for Aftermarket Purchasing activities in North America related to Control Systems. You will join a highly motivated and competent team focused on sustainably driving savings and sourcing excellence with a focus on our customers. **What you can look forward to as Sourcing and Technical Purchasing - Control Systems:** + Purchasing activities: sourcing, launch, cost management, and supply base management + Set contractual agreements for regional suppliers operating globally, regionally, and locally ensuring competitiveness + Manage supplier performance + Maintain vendor data in ERP system + Identify and evaluate market trends that are necessary for the purchasing strategy and target achievement **Your Profile as Sourcing and Technical Purchasing - Control Systems:** + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related field + Minimum 5 years experience in Direct Material Purchasing capacity - technical, commodity, or product purchasing in a manufacturing environment + Knowledge of ERP, PLM systems and project management + Able to read, comprehend technical documents, facilitate technical reviews, and VAVE + Proficient in Microsoft O365 + Advanced Analytical and technical skills **Why you should choose ZF?** + Annual Incentive Plan + Paid Vacation and Holidays + 401k Plan + Health Care Benefits + Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities Be part of our ZF team as Sourcing and Technical Purchasing - Control Systems and apply now! Contact Kyle Nader +1 734 855 2753 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: