Req ID 87559 | Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, ZF ENGINEERING AND SHARED SERVICES
MONTERREY, S DE RL DE CV

JOB 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 Engi

📌 Program Buyer (México)
🏢 Zf Group
📍 México