Assistant Manager - Buyer

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

• 10–12 yrs of experience
• Logistics
• Procurement
• APQP
• PPAP
• FMEA
• IATF 16949
• B.Tech or B.E. or MBA

Good to have

• Supply chain