About this role
<p>Req ID 86286 | Częstochowa, Lodz, Poland, ZF Automotive Systems Poland Sp. z o.o.</p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">About the Team</H2> </div><div><p><em>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.</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you can look forward to as a Software Commodity Buyer (f/m/d):</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Manage and negotiate purchasing price for a software commodity.</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Scope of software: software licensing, software contracts, harmonize with a software global team (AUTOSAR, computer vision, OS (operating systems: Android, Linux, QNX), cybersecurity, functional safety.</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Define respective strategy and review sources and bundling opportunities for cost-saving methods and opportunities; achieve the target cost established by the business unit for the commodity while adhering to established sourcing process.</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Analyze assigned market to prepare and recommend strategic suppliers.</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support and define the development of and ensure the adherence to part family strategies.</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders.</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Participate in continuous improvement programs to promote team efforts.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your profile </strong><strong>as a Software Commodity Buyer (f/m/d):</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related field.</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">3-5 years of advanced experience in a professional purchasing capacity (i.e. technical/commodity purchasing, purchasing project management, purchasing management, etc.).</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience with supplier analysis and evaluation (i.e. quality, capacity, cost, etc.).</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong background with supplier bidding process and complex negotiations.</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience with APQP and/or project management tools and methods.</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Fluent in English.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why should you choose ZF in Częstochowa or Łódź?</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Stable employment and attractive work conditions.</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Possibility of professional development in an international environment.</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Benefit package – private healthcare, life insurance, My Benefit system etc.</li> <li style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Hybrid working model.</li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <p>Be part of our ZF team as Software Commodity Buyer (f/m/d) and apply now!</p> <p>Contact</p> <p>Anna Zygmułka-Reszka</p>