Purchasing Analyst

Purchasing Analyst

Country/Region: US

Location:

Farmington Hills, MI, US, 48331

Req ID 86287 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

Job Description

About the Team

The Purchasing team plays a key role in driving cost efficiency and supporting strategic business initiatives across the organization. The team collaborates closely with controlling, engineering, quality, and business unit stakeholders to identify cost reduction opportunities and continuously improve purchasing processes. Through data driven analysis and cross functional collaboration, the team supports sustainable cost management and operational excellence.

What you can look forward to as Purchasing Analyst:

• Analyze and manage cost reduction initiatives using ERP systems and relational databases to support strategic decision making

• Serve as the primary point of contact for cost reduction activities and cost management analysis

• Develop, maintain, and distribute monthly cost reporting for business unit and executive stakeholders

• Support material cost business planning for assigned business units

• Collaborate with purchasing, controlling, engineering, quality, production, and sales teams on cost reduction projects

• Coordinate cost reduction analysis and reporting with global and offshore partners

• Develop and manage tools, templates, and databases to track cost reduction projects and implementations

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support cross functional team efforts

Your Profile as Purchasing Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field

• 3–6+ years of experience in purchasing, cost analysis, supply chain management, or a related area

• Hands on experience with cost reduction methodologies and analysis techniques

• Working experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Axalant

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Access

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy

• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high volume environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross functional and international teams

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment

• Annual Incentive Plan

• Paid Vacation

• 401k Plan

• Health Care Benefits

• Paid Holidays

• Strong diversity culture

• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Purchasing Analyst and apply now!

Contact

Bethany Vijayakumar

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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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