Purchasing - Procurement Strategy Expert (f/m/d)

About the Position

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

About the Role

Purchasing - Procurement Strategy Expert (f/m/d)

Country/Region: Poland

Location: Częstochowa, Śląskie, PL, 42-200 or Łódź, Poland

Req ID 88280 | ZF Automotive Systems Poland Sp. z o.o.

About the Team

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.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Lead the development and execution of the end-to-end purchasing strategy globally.
• Develop strategies cross-functionally to address business needs, including localization and market/technology trends.
• Drive cost optimizations and transparency to support P&L improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships to improve collaboration, communication, and performance, including the organization of events and sourcing conventions.
• Support users as GPO (Global Process Owner), providing training, problem-solving, and process governance.
• Lead improvement initiatives related to processes or systems, based on user feedback and data analytics.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of advanced experience in a professional purchasing capacity (i.e., technical/commodity purchasing, purchasing project management, purchasing management, etc.).
• Basic understanding of business processes and systems, preferably with exposure to ERP or workflow tools.
• Good project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills to resolve user questions and operational issues.
• Clear communication skills.
• Background working with cross-functional teams or supporting multiple users/stakeholders.
• Fluency in English.

Why Choose ZF in Częstochowa or Łódź?

• Stable employment and attractive work conditions.
• Possibility of professional development in an international environment.
• Benefit package – private healthcare, life insurance, My Benefit system, etc.
• Hybrid working model.

About the Company

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

Contact

Anna Zygmułka-Reszka

What Does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Mean for ZF as a Company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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