About this role
<p><span id="cke_bm_465S" style="display:none"> </span></p> <p>Req ID 87565 | Guangzhou, China, ZF (Guangzhou) Technologies Co., Ltd.</p> <p> </p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About the Team</b></H2> </div><div><p>Our Commodity Energy team within the Non Production Materials Procurement is responsible for steering global energy procurement across the organization. As a multinational team of 12 colleagues, we combine diverse perspectives with a young, dynamic spirit. Collaboration, open communication, and strong mutual support define the way we work. Together, we drive sustainable, future oriented procurement strategies and deliver impactful results in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you can look forward to as a Commodity Buyer Energy and Raw Material AP:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement regional energy purchasing strategies aligned with global commodity strategy.</li> <li>Track, negotiate, and support execution of local energy supply contracts</li> <li>Lead Green Power Frame Agreement negotiations and act as interface between local plants and global teams.</li> <li>Support ordering and cancellation processes of green power certificates.</li> <li>Handle energy-related CAPEX projects and cost-saving initiatives (PV, battery storage, transformers).</li> <li>Conduct RFQs, price comparisons, supplier negotiations, and sourcing decisions.</li> <li>Manage supplier relationships including onboarding, development, and performance monitoring.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with purchasing guidelines, audits, and governance requirements.</li> <li>Maintain accurate purchasing data, reporting, and forecasting (price and volume).</li> <li>Collect and process energy invoice data for global reporting systems.</li> <li>Act as backup for Steel Purchasing AP</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your Profile as a Commodity Buyer Energy and Raw Material AP:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.</li> <li>Experience in energy sector or indirect purchasing (NPM) preferred.</li> <li>Understanding of purchasing processes and supply chain principles.</li> <li>Strong analytical, execution, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.</li> <li>Fluent in Mandarin & English.</li> <li>Proficiency in MS Office and SAP.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why you should choose ZF?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support and a flexible working environment.</li> <li>Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all.</li> <li>Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues and shape the future with us.</li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <p>Be part of our ZF team as Commodity Buyer Energy and Raw Material AP and apply now!</p> <p>Contact</p> <p>Hanxiao Xu</p> <p>[email protected]</p>