Req ID 63903 Solihull, United Kingdom ZF Chassis Modules – Join our unique growth story Join our dynamic growth journey with ZF Chassis Modules, a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry. With 30 years of excellence and 25 locations worldwide, our 3,500-strong team supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally. In 2023, our revenue exceeded €4 billion, solidifying our position as the top full-service supplier for chassis systems. We excel in project management, greenfield industrialization, operations, supply chain management, and supplier development within a Just in Time/Just in Sequence environment. Accelerating our expansion, we've partnered with Foxconn, a strong investor and global leader in technology solutions. This partnership, coupled with the surging trend of outsourcing and our drive to explore further opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors, positions us for substantial growth in the years ahead. Are you ready to seize new horizons and elevate your career in the technology and automotive sector? ZF Chassis Modules is your perfect choice About the team: We establish our NPM purchasing team globally. You will be part of a high-performance team that contributes to the success of the plant locations both locally/ regionally as well as worldwide. 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 as NPM Buyer (m/f/d): 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 as NPM Buyer (m/f/d): 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 The position is part of the ZF Global Employee Referral Program. Be part of our ZF team as NPM Buyer (m/f/d) and apply now Contact Anne Jügling 49 211 584 2099