The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership experience in procurement and supply chain ... They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We ...
8 Zf Procurement Jobs Hiring Near You
The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership experience in procurement and supply chain ... They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We ...
Manufacturing Engineer
Marshall, IL · On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
Req ID 84797 | Elec Op - Marshall, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC ... procures process tooling. * Develops process and equipment documentation and trains personnel on ...
Manufacturing Engineer
Marshall, IL · On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
Req ID 84797 | Elec Op - Marshall, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC ... procures process tooling. * Develops process and equipment documentation and trains personnel on ...
Vehicle Technician
Livonia, MI · On-site
Req ID 85015 | Livonia Tech I, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc. About the team: We are ... Support customer vehicle demonstrations as required. * Assist with delivery or procurement of ...
Vehicle Technician
Livonia, MI · On-site
Req ID 85015 | Livonia Tech I, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc. About the team: We are ... Support customer vehicle demonstrations as required. * Assist with delivery or procurement of ...
Program Buyer
Gray Court, SC · On-site
Support projects through procurement of all materials needed for a particular end product * Assist with the implementation of the ZF commodity strategies * Support the whole purchasing process for ...
Program Buyer
Gray Court, SC · On-site
Support projects through procurement of all materials needed for a particular end product * Assist with the implementation of the ZF commodity strategies * Support the whole purchasing process for ...
Req ID 90187 | Auburn Hills, United States ZF CV Systems North America LLC About the Team ... Build and maintain strong relationships with Fleet managers, Fleet owners, procurement ...
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Req ID 90187 | Auburn Hills, United States ZF CV Systems North America LLC About the Team ... Build and maintain strong relationships with Fleet managers, Fleet owners, procurement ...
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Req ID 88517 | Marysville, United States ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC About the Team: Join a ... This group plays a critical role in supporting production through tooling procurement, process ...
Req ID 88517 | Marysville, United States ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC About the Team: Join a ... This group plays a critical role in supporting production through tooling procurement, process ...
Req ID 88963 | CSS Lafayette Staff, Hebron, Hebron, KY, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc ... procurement, deployment, and operational support of standard hardware and software offerings.
Req ID 88963 | CSS Lafayette Staff, Hebron, Hebron, KY, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc ... procurement, deployment, and operational support of standard hardware and software offerings.
Req ID 88963 | CSS Lafayette Staff, Hebron, Hebron, KY, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc ... procurement, deployment, and operational support of standard hardware and software offerings.
Req ID 88963 | CSS Lafayette Staff, Hebron, Hebron, KY, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc ... procurement, deployment, and operational support of standard hardware and software offerings.
ZF Jobs Information
Do workers at ZF get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Does ZF pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
At ZF, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
54% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.
54% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.
Is the health insurance from ZF affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
94% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.
94% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get paid time off at ZF?
Most people get paid time off work.
87% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.
87% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
- 62% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Do workers at ZF worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
79% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
79% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do ZF workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
56% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
56% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
How easy is it for ZF workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
64% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
64% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at ZF?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
78% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
78% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do ZF managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
87% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
87% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do jobs at ZF spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at ZF?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Is a ZF job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
88% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and June 2026.
88% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and June 2026.
Is working at ZF good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at ZF feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
68% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
68% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at ZF get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Is it stressful to work at ZF?
Most people feel stressed here.
72% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
72% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at ZF enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
69% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
69% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at ZF recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
58% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
58% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at ZF?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
52% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
52% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people get support to advance at ZF?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people think ZF’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how ZF is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
62% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
62% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
What are the most popular job types at Zf?
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$140K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
Posted 15 days ago
ZF rating
6.3
Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
418th of 491 rated machine equipment manufacturers
Job description
Req ID 89686 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States Capri USA Group, Inc.
Program Purchasing Manager: High-Performance Computing (HPC)
About the Team:
This role offers the opportunity to lead a global Program Buying organization, driving procurement strategy, supplier partnerships, and new product launches while ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership experience in procurement and supply chain management within electronics or advanced technology industries, with a proven track record in supplier management, commercial negotiations, and cross-functional program execution.
What you can look forward to as Program Purchasing Manager: High Performance Computing (HPC):
- Lead and develop a global team of Program Buyers, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and best-practice sharing across regions.
- Direct procurement activities for new product development and program launches, ensuring milestone achievement, SOP readiness, and risk mitigation.
- Serve as the primary purchasing escalation point, proactively resolving program, supply, and commercial issues.
- Manage supplier-related engineering changes, resourcing activities, and lifecycle commercial impacts while minimizing disruption to operations.
- Build strategic supplier partnerships and drive improvements in supplier performance, responsiveness, and business continuity.
- Lead commercial negotiations, contract execution, and sourcing strategies to achieve cost, quality, delivery, technology, and risk-management objectives.
- Oversee component lifecycle management, material availability, supply continuity, contingency planning, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Legal teams to align procurement strategies with business goals.
Your profile as Program Purchasing Manager: High Performance Computing (HPC):
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or program buying roles.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing teams in a global environment.
- Proven experience supporting new product launches and complex cross-functional programs.
- Demonstrated expertise in supplier management and strategic sourcing.
- Strong experience negotiating commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
- Experience managing supplier change requests, component lifecycle management, and last-time-buy activities.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong analytical and financial acumen.
- Experience within electronics, semiconductor, or advanced technology industries. Knowledge of electronic components, processors, memory, storage, networking, and related supply chains.
- Experience supporting global manufacturing operations and complex technical products. Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement tools, and program management methodologies.
What We Offer:
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Program Purchasing Manager: High Performance Computing (HPC) and apply now!
Contact
Bethany Vijayakumar
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.
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