Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Commodity Buyer - Semiconductors

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag • $80K — $110K *
Farmington, MI 48331In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or similar field
  • 6-8 years of professional experience in commodity purchasing, preferably in industrial or automotive sectors
  • Strong preference for candidates with semiconductor experience
  • Proficient in supplier evaluation, cost analysis, and negotiation processes
  • Experience with procurement tools such as SAP; APQP experience preferred
  • Analytical and structured professional with strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a dynamic, international context

Responsibilities

  • Oversee strategic and operational purchasing for assigned commodities and suppliers
  • Lead supplier negotiations, RFQs, and competitive sourcing to meet targets
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on sourcing strategies and product launches
  • Analyze market trends and cost structures to implement cost improvements
  • Manage supplier relationships, addressing quality and delivery issues
  • Contribute to global sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement projects
  • Ensure accuracy of pricing, contracts, and documentation in ERP systems

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Comprehensive health care benefits
  • Commitment to diversity in the workplace
  • Supportive employee groups and community outreach opportunities
Full Job Description
Req ID 86730 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

Job Description

What you can look forward to as Senior Commodity Buyer:
  • Responsibility for strategic and operational purchasing activities for assigned commodities and a global supplier portfolio
  • Leading supplier negotiations, RFQs, and competitive sourcing activities to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets
  • Close collaboration with Commodity Management, Engineering, Quality, and Operations on sourcing strategies and product launches
  • Analysis of market trends, cost structures, and benchmarking data to drive sustainable cost improvements
  • Management and development of suppliers, including escalation handling for quality and delivery topics
  • Participation in global sourcing initiatives, special projects, and continuous improvement programs
  • Ownership of pricing accuracy, contracts, and negotiation documentation within ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
  • Adhere to and promote ZF's commitment to quality, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and zero defects in all aspects of their role


Your Profile as Senior Commodity Buyer:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a comparable field
  • Strong preference towards semiconductor experience
  • 6-8 years of professional experience in commodity purchasing, technical purchasing, or purchasing project management within an industrial or automotive environment
  • Strong expertise in supplier evaluation, cost analysis, benchmarking, and complex negotiation processes
  • Experience with purchasing and project management tools and methods; SAP knowledge required, APQP experience preferred
  • Analytical, structured working style with strong business and communication skills across all organizational levels
  • Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; strong English skills required, additional languages are a plus


What We Offer:
  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • 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 Commodity Buyer - Semiconductors and apply now!

Contact

Bethany Vijayakumar

About Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a German car parts maker headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg. Specialising in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, the company has a global workforce of around 160,000 with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, ZF achieved sales of ?36.5 billion. ZF is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers and a leading technology company for mobility.
Learn more about Zf Friedrichshafen Ag
Size
160,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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