Program Purchasing Buyer (m/f/d)

Req ID 86285 | Düsseldorf, Germany, ZF Active Safety GmbH 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. 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 Be part of our ZF team as Program Purchasing Buyer (m/f/d) and apply now! Contact Susann Aszyk +49 211 584 2120