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Buyer II - Program

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

Req ID 88126 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC About the Team The Buyer II - Program is part of a global team launching ADAS and Radar products ...

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Heat Treatment Engineer

Marysville, MI

Req ID 88527 | Marysville, United States ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC About the Team: The Process Engineer - Heat Treatment is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining stable and ...

ZF Group

Account Manager

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

Req ID 86614 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC Account Manager About the Team The Account Manager is responsible for the for the Nissan North ...

ZF

Maintenance Supervisor - Off Shift

Marysville, MI · On-site

The Maintenance team at ZF Marysville plays a critical role in supporting production by maintaining a wide range of equipment and systems-including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical ...

ZF

Ride Development Engineer

Northville, MI · Hybrid

Req ID 89999 | Northville, United States ZF North America, Inc. About the team: The team is looking for a new member to join them in Northville, in a hybrid role. This person could be hired as an ...

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Commodity Buyer - Passives

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

Req ID 86728 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC Commodity Buyer - Passives About the Team: The Commodity Buyer role is responsible for managing ...

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Test Systems Engineer

Northville, MI · On-site

ZF Test Systems develops and produces test benches for on- and off-road mobility. The Test Systems Business Unit is a special machine building branch within the ZF group, specialized in Test ...

ZF

Supply Chain Planning Intern

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

About the Team Join a highly collaborative global Supply Chain Planning team that helps keep ZF's operations running efficiently around the world. The team is responsible for analyzing supply and ...

ZF

Finance Intern

Marysville, MI · Hybrid

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Req ID 90817 | Marysville, United States ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC About the Team ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC., a tier one manufacturer for the automotive industry, has an immediate opening ...

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Vehicle Technician

Livonia, MI · On-site

Req ID 85015 | Livonia Tech I, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc. About the team: We are looking for a new colleague in our Vehicle Garage at our location in Livonia, MI! The Chassis Solutions ...

ZF

Controls / IT Intern

Marysville, MI · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Req ID 87671 | Marysville, United States ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC About the Team: The Controls and IT Support Intern role works with the Controls and IT colleagues to implement and test ...

ZF Group

Automation Maintenance Technician

Fenton, MI · On-site

$37K/yr

Req ID 86767 | NABS Fenton, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc. We currently have an Automation Maintenance Technician opening for both our afternoon shift and midnight shift. Responsibilities ...

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Production Supervisor- 3rd Shift

Lapeer, MI · On-site

Req ID 90724 | Lapeer, United States ZF Chassis Components, LLC About the team: Plans shift labor, directs, and supervises production personnel. Evaluates and ensures production procedures are ...

ZF

Patent Agent

Northville, MI · On-site

Req ID 90675 | Northville, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc. About the team: The US Patent Agent will collaborate with European and Asian IP Counsel and will provide daily operation oversight in ...

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Engineering Analyst II - Gear Design

Marysville, MI · On-site

Req ID 88517 | Marysville, United States ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC About the Team: Join a dynamic and hands-on engineering team at ZF Axle Drives in Marysville, MI. The team currently includes ...

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Buyer II - Program

Farmington Hills, MI • On-site

ZF
10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Execute and manage new program launches, ensuring on-time delivery and successful PPAP completion.

  • Drive safe launch activities to meet cost, quality, and performance targets.

  • Lead sourcing and closure of activities for assigned or running programs.

ZF rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

 Req ID 88126 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

About the Team
The Buyer II - Program is part of a global team launching ADAS and Radar products, working cross-functionally to drive sourcing, ensure on-time program execution, meet cost and quality targets, support supplier and commodity management, and contribute to cost savings, planning, and key program reviews.
 
What you can look forward to as the Buyer II-Program:
 
  • Execute and manage new program launches, ensuring on-time delivery and successful PPAP completion.
  • Drive safe launch activities to meet cost, quality, and performance targets.
  • Lead sourcing and closure of activities for assigned or running programs.
  • Oversee commodity and supplier management, including PFS activities, GCS support, and supply continuity.
  • Support escalation and shortage management to maintain uninterrupted operations.
  • Contribute to cost planning and reporting, including OP planning and long-range plan alignment.
  • Drive material cost savings through collaboration with cross-functional teams (Commodity, Engineering, VMT, Plants).
  • Support cross-functional collaboration and governance, including costing, negotiations, reviews, and preparation of approval documentation.
 
Your Profile as Buyer II- Program: 
 
  • Bachelor's degree preferably in Management, Business Administration, or related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, program management, or supply chain management
  • Exposure to automotive and safety critical environments, with understanding of ADAS product architecture and electronics systems
  • Solid knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical components
  • Practical understanding of purchasing and sourcing processes within a global automotive environment
 
What We Offer at ZF Farmington Hills:
 
  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Personal Time
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • A strong diversity culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Additional Information

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.

Be part of our ZF team as Buyer II - Program and apply now!

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Gabriela Palacio

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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