Description

About the team

The Program Purchasing department is responsible for managing purchasing-related activities throughout the lifecycle of a project, ensuring part availability, cost targets, and supplier readiness.

The role acts as a key interface between the plant, suppliers, and cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality, and program management.

It plays a critical part in driving sourcing decisions, cost optimization, and the successful launch of new products.

What can you look forward as a Program Buyer:

- Ensure part availability and purchasing readiness throughout all phases of the project.

- Lead and coordinate sub‑projects, acting as the main interface between Purchasing, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and other cross‑functional teams.

- Manage and track PPAP status for purchased components according to project milestones.

- Administer and cost‑track Bills of Materials (BoMs), ensuring alignment with target cost objectives.

- Drive sourcing activities—including timing, cost, and quality targets—in accordance with project requirements.





- Support supplier selection for new components and coordinate all purchasing‑related project tasks, removing roadblocks and ensuring timely decision‑making.

- Lead and track relocation, cost‑optimization, and value‑improvement initiatives.

- Plan and monitor purchasing budgets and revenues in alignment with other functions, including validation and documentation tracking with suppliers.

- Maintain clear communication between the plant and the corporate purchasing/supply chain organization.

- Provide internal reporting of KPIs, milestones, and purchasing activity status, and coordinate sub‑project updates towards the customer.

Your profile as a Program Buyer:

- Fluent in English (writing & Speaking).

- Analytic skills.

- Proactive.

- Microsoft programs knowledge.

- Bachelor of industrial Engineering, International Relations/Business.

- Power BI knowledge.

- Teamwork and communication skills.

Why should choose ZF in Ramos Arizpe:

- Medical insurance

- Life insurance

- Food vouchers

Required Skill Profession

Business Operations Specialists

📌 Program Buyer. (Ramos Arizpe)
🏢 Zf Group
📍 Ramos Arizpe