Program Buyer

Job Description

About the team:

The Program Purchasing department is responsible for managing purchasing-related activities throughout the lifecycle of a project, ensuring part availability, cost targets, and supplier readiness. The role acts as a key interface between the plant, suppliers, and cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality, and program management. It plays a critical part in driving sourcing decisions, cost optimization, and the successful launch of new products.

What can you look forward as a Program Buyer:

• Ensure part availability and purchasing readiness throughout all phases of the project.
• Lead and coordinate sub‑projects, acting as the main interface between Purchasing, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Manage and track PPAP status for purchased components according to project milestones.
• Administer and cost‑track Bills of Materials (BoMs), ensuring alignment with target cost objectives.
• Drive sourcing activities—including timing, cost, and quality targets—in accordance with project requirements.
• Support supplier selection for new components and coordinate all purchasing‑related project tasks, removing roadblocks and ensuring timely decision‑making.
• Lead and track relocation, cost‑optimization, and value‑improvement initiatives.
• Plan and monitor purchasing budgets and revenues in alignment with other functions, including validation and documentation tracking with suppliers.
• Maintain clear communication between the plant and the corporate purchasing/supply chain organization.
• Provide internal reporting of KPIs, milestones, and purchasing activity status, and coordinate sub‑project updates towards the customer.

Your profile as a Program Buyer:

• Fluent in English (writing & Speaking).
• Analytic skills.
• Proactive.
• Microsoft programs knowledge.
• Bachelor of industrial Engineering, International Relations/Business.
• Power BI knowledge.
• Teamwork and communication skills.

Why should choose ZF in Ramos Arizpe:

• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Food vouchers

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

Contact

Mariana Lizeth Cantu Barbosa