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Divisional VAVE, Projects & Business Excellence Lead

ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Częstochowa, Polandfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Mar 2024

About the role

 Req ID 66983 Częstochowa PSS Eng&Glob.F, Poland
     

In this global role, you will directly work with the VP Div R MM on interdisciplinary projects and activities to further develop Div R Materials Management with a strong focus on VAVE.

 

What you can look forward to as Divisional VAVE, Projects & Business Excellence Lead:


•    Coordinate and drive VAVE actions for Div R across all BUs;

•    Plan annual VAVE workshop schedule, track execution and monthly reporting;

•    Ensure set up and execution of 3 years rolling VAVE pipeline with BU VAVE leads;

•    Representing Div R in the ZF Group VAVE expert team;

•    Business Analytics for VAVE savings incl. input for OP planning;

•    Development of pre-SOP VAVE KPI and pipeline in alignment with Div R cross-functions;

•    Project Management of divisional MM projects;

•    Business excellence activities to optimize purchasing processes & the organization;

•    Facilitation of Div R Sourcing Meetings;

•    Directly reporting do VP Material Management Division R.

 

Your Profile as Divisional VAVE, Projects & Business Excellence Lead:


•    Degree as Bachelor of Engineering / Business Administration / or equivalent education;

•    Experience in purchasing / project management / manufacturing process improvement / Supplier Development or comparable;

•    Knowledge of Value Engineering / Value Analysis (VAVE);

•    Project management knowledge and experience (as team member / project leader);

•    Fluent English language skills (speaking and writing);

•    Ability to manage projects across cross-functional teams;

•    Ability to manage multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines;

•    Strong interpersonal and leadership skills;

•    Good MS Office skills;

•    Good communication, analytic, strategic thinking, problem solving and self-starter skills;

•    Independent systematic work, strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, pro-active, creativity and ‘can-do’ attitude;

•    Ability to work in diverse global teams and for travelling.

 

We offer: 


•    Career opportunities;

•    Work in a multinational team;

•    Specialized training and employee development support;

•    A friendly work environment which fosters creativity;

•    Social package: private medical care, insurance, sports card;

•    Relocation package;

•    Discounts on goods and services;

•    Flexible working hours and possibility of working in a hybrid model.

 

Be part of our ZF team as Divisional VAVE, Projects & Business Excellence Lead and apply now!

Contact

Szymon Musiał

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