Purchasing - Procurement Strategy Expert (f/m/d)

About the Team

This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies.

What you can look forward to as a Purchasing – Procurement Strategy Expert (f/m/d):
• Lead the development and execution of the end to end purchasing strategy globally.
• Develop strategies cross functionally to address business needs, including localisation and market / technology trends.
• Drive cost optimizations and transparency to support P&L improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships to improve collaboration, communication and performance, including organisation of events and sourcing conventions.
• Support users as GPO (Global Process Owner), providing training, problem solving and process governance.
• Lead improvement initiatives related to processes or systems, based on user feedback and data analytics.

Your profile as a Purchasing - Procurement Strategy Expert (f/m/d):
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related field.
• 3-5 years of advanced experience in a professional purchasing capacity (i.e. technical/commodity purchasing, purchasing project management, purchasing management, etc.).
• Basic understanding of business processes and systems, preferably with exposure to ERP or workflow tools.
• Good project management, analytical and problem solving skills to resolve user questions and operational issues.
• Clear communication skills.
• Background working with cross-functional teams or supporting multiple users/stakeholders.
• Fluency in English.

Why should you choose ZF in Częstochowa or Łódź?

• Stable employment and attractive work conditions.
• Possibility of professional development in an international environment.
• Benefit package – private healthcare, life insurance, My Benefit system etc.
• Hybrid working model.