E-Mobility Purchasing Project Lead

Schaeffler; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401k with company-m

Regular employee appreciation and team

Schaeffler Benefits

Job summary

Schaeffler Transmission Systems, LLC in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a seasoned Purchasing professional to lead complex sourcing projects for E-mobility, costing initiatives, and supplier integration into the PDP. The role requires collaborating with global teams to ensure on-time launches and optimal cost structures.

You will drive Make-or-Buy analyses, supplier development, and cross-functional coordination to meet aggressive project goals while navigating a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Admin, SCM, or Engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years purchasing experience required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with AI tools such as chatbots, Python, assistant models.
• Strong negotiation, project management and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize complex purchasing projects with extensive requirements or negotiations.
• Define sourcing activities and execute project-related purchasing (Make-or-Buy).
• Integrate external suppliers into the PDP to ensure on-time SOP delivery.
• Lead cost validation and alignment for components.
• Collaborate with interfaces along the supply chain and manage changes.
• Coordinate with project teams to align purchasing with project goals.
• Lead E-mobility purchasing projects to optimize cost structures and timing.
• Manage launches for E-Drives; support Mechatronics and Modules.
• Participate in technical cost-saving initiatives for assigned projects.
• Source and develop new suppliers to support NA Purchasing E-mobility team.

Skills

Purchasing experience

English

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Negotiation

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Schaeffler Transmission Systems, LLC in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a seasoned Purchasing professional to lead complex sourcing projects for E-mobility, costing initiatives, and supplier integration into the PDP. The role requires collaborating with global teams to ensure on-time launches and optimal cost structures.

You will drive Make-or-Buy analyses, supplier development, and cross-functional coordination to meet aggressive project goals while navigating a fast-paced, high-volume environment.