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AM- Program Buyer in Pune, भारत

ZF Friedrichshafen

Pune, भारत

Job Description

The main tasks of the Job Role "Buyer" are sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials and services to ensure cost efficiency. This role follows procurement strategies, optimizes processes and supports business goals. The Program Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading all purchasing activities related to assigned programs/projects throughout the product lifecycle, from quotation and development to production and end-of-life. The role ensures supplier performance, cost competitiveness, timely material availability, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives. The individual acts as the primary purchasing interface between internal teams and suppliers while driving cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability targets.

What you can look forward to as Assistant Manager - Program Purchasing Buyer:

  1. Program Purchasing Management – Lead purchasing activities for new launches and ongoing programs, ensuring procurement milestones and project timelines are achieved.
  1. Supplier Development & Performance – Manage supplier selection, performance, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  2. Cost Optimization – Drive VAVE savings, annual cost reduction targets, benchmarking activities, and cost forecasting.
  3. Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, and Program teams to support project success and issue resolution.
  4. Risk, Compliance & Supply Continuity – Identify supply chain risks, implement mitigation plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain purchasing documentation.

Your Profile as Assistant Manager - Program  Purchasing Buyer:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
  2. Master’s Degree/MBA preferred.
  3. 5–10+ years of experience in Purchasing, New Product Development (NPD), Costing, or Program Management.
  4. Strong supplier management and negotiation experience with proven stakeholder engagement skills.
  5. Experience in new product launches , preferably within the Automotive or Industrial sector.

Be part of our ZF team as AM- Program Buyer and apply now!

Contact

Sharifunnisa Mohammed

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