Program Purchasing Buyer (m/f/d)

About the team:

This position is part of the ZF ADAS & HPC business unit known internally as "Capri." This business unit is planned for divestiture to Harman International, a Samsung company and global innovator in automotive technology, presenting a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter in the ADAS space.

We are looking for a new colleague to join our procurement department in Düsseldorf, Germany. 

What you can look forward to as Program Purchasing Buyer (m/f/d):

• Act as the purchasing representative for assigned programs, leading sourcing and procurement activities to support successful new product launches and program execution
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Project Management, Logistics, Plants and shared services to ensure timely deliveries, supplier readiness, and transparent communication and execution
• Manage Bill of Material (BOM) cost, drive cost‑reduction initiatives, and implement VA/VE, localization, tariff mitigation, and productivity improvement actions
• Take a leading role in providing purchasing input to the CQA (Customer Quote Analysis) team, driving alignment of product BOM costs with cross‑functional stakeholders through a forward‑looking cost strategy
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, nomination, and performance management to meet Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets throughout the product lifecycle
• Support sourcing preparation, RFQs, negotiations, contracts, tooling, prototypes, and capacity planning in alignment with commodity and purchasing strategies.
• Monitor program and supplier risks, including capacity constraints, material shortages, engineering changes, and lifecycle topics such as CRB (Change Review Board), LTB (Last Time Buy / Bridge), and make‑versus‑buy decisions and track sourcing status, savings and program metrics; maintain purchasing documentation, support continuous improvement, plus ensure compliance with policies and processes

Your profile as Program Purchasing Buyer (m/f/d):

• (Bachelor) degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field
• Several years of experience in purchasing or supplier development
• Knowledge of automotive APQP/PPAP and Gate review process with experience in automotive electronics business
• Advanced skills in Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and SAP
• Structured and organized, outspoken personality with high assertiveness and negotiation skills
• Continuous improvements mind set
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, Good at spoken English

Why should you choose ZF in Düsseldorf:

• Free parking
• Subsidized company restaurant
• Flexible working hours

Grading:
Depending on requirements and qualifications