Regional Category Buyer - MRO

Schaeffler-Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler, a global technology company, invites applications for a regional purchasing role in the United States. Based from Auburn Hills, MI and supporting nearby regions, you will shape regional strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization across assigned categories.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in purchasing or related field, at least one year in purchasing, strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills, and willingness to travel about

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent field.
• At least 1 year of purchasing experience in a professional environment.
• Experience with negotiations and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel ~15%.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional purchasing strategies.
• Manage costs and budgeting for assigned categories.
• Plan and track budget prerequisites.
• Analyze purchasing volumes.
• Generate procurement strategies and market intelligence.
• Identify savings opportunities and cost analyses.
• Lead risk management and address quality/delivery issues with suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms; manage RFQs.
• Lead supplier selection and approvals per category.
• Manage supplier portfolio and classification.
• Coordinate with regional/local stakeholders to boost customer satisfaction.

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & presentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent field

1 year of relevant purchasing experience

Job description

Fort Mill, SC, US, 29715 Auburn Hills, MI, US, 48326

Job Requisition ID: 47771

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of a regional purchasing strategy in the assigned categories in alignment with the relevant specialist areas and contact partners.
• Regional responsibility for the costs of assigned category/categories.
• Planning and tracking of budgetary prerequisites.
• Analysis of the respective purchasing volume.
• Generation of procurement strategies and market intelligence.
• Identification, initiation, and promotion of potential savings and improvements (i.e. specification, make-or-buy, cost value analyses).
• Risk management and task force/troubleshooting with regards to quality/delivery issues for all relevant suppliers assigned.
• Pricing, conditions, and contract negotiations as well as leading RFQs for relevant suppliers.
• Initiation and implementation of the supplier selection and supplier approval process, in accordance with the category-specific requirements.
• Active management of the supplier portfolio (ensuring the correct supplier assignment, classification, assessment, and development) & volatile supply-critical materials.
• Regular coordination with the relevant specialist departments and the regional/local key stakeholders to ensure and increase customer satisfaction.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent related field.
• Minimum one year of relevant purchasing experience in a professional environment.
• Experience with negotiations & working in cross-functional teams.
• Capable of managing complex projects under pressure, while meeting due dates & targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel ~15%.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
• Regular employee appreciation and company events

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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