Purchasing Analyst

ZF Group•Farmington Hills, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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