Assistant Manager - Buyer
ChennaiFull-time10–12 yrsPosted 1 week ago
Leadership supply chain role at ZF in Chennai. Needs 10–12 years and a B.Tech, B.E. or MBA.
About the role
ZF's Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division helps shaping the future of commercial transportation ecosystems. What you can look forward to as Assistant Manager - Buyer (m/f/d): Your Profile as Assistant Manager - Buyer (m/f/d): MBA in Supply Chain Management or Operations is preferred. 10–12 years of experience in automotive purchasing or strategic sourcing.
What you'll do
- Manage strategic sourcing activities for Aluminium (HPDC) Casting commodities
- Develop and implement sourcing and supplier strategies to support business objectives
- Handle supplier relationships and act as the champion for key strategic suppliers in India
- Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, tooling costs, logistics costs, and long-term agreements
- Achieve annual cost savings targets and manage the impact of raw material price fluctuations
What you need
- Logistics
- Procurement
- APQP
- PPAP
- FMEA
- IATF 16949
Good to have
- Supply chain