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.
We are looking for a new colleague Operations NPM Buyer (None-Production Materials) for our Product Line Chassis Systems at our location of Shanghai, China.
Your tasks:
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.
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 fluent in both English and local language Chinese.