Program Purchasing Buyer

ZF LEMFÖRDER AKS MODÜLLERİ SANAYİ VETİC.A.Ş.

We are looking for a Program Purchasing Buyer who will realize the purchasing activities for the project and serial parts for ZF Izmir Plant. 

We expect below competencies from the candidates : 

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Metallurgy Engineering (or equivalent), 

• Minimum 3 years experience in a purchasing and logistics related background in automotive sector, 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, knowledge of German langue is a preference, 

• Proficient computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office. 

• Preferably experience with SAP, 

• Enough knowledge about technical drawings, 

• Strong skills for project management and pursuance, 

• Able to work in a global business environment, 

• Advanced negotiation skills, a good team player, 

• Willingness to travel frequently in Turkey & Abroad countries, 

• Good intercultural understanding, 

• Strong analytical skills, 

• Results-oriented. 

 The area of responsibility : 

• Manage purchasing activities for new project parts, 

• Launch out new ideas with VAVE projects as a cost reduction activities, 

• Support Commodity Purchasing for technical & commercial supplier activities, 

• Perform price, term and conditions negotiations with suppliers, 

• Coordinate/Lead procurement activities from the suppliers for the nominated projects, 

• Placing tool and first delivery orders to suppliers, 

• Support to improve supplier performances for Logistic Department & Quality department, 

• Search new potential suppliers and inform those potentials to commodity Purchasing team, 

• Complete benchmark and cost analysis,