Regional Category Buyer - MRO

Schaeffler; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401k with 6% match

Regular employee appreciation and公司/ri

Job summary

Schaeffler in Fort Mill, SC is seeking a purchasing professional to lead regional strategies in assigned categories, align with specialists, and manage supplier relationships.

You will drive cost reduction, budget planning, and cross-functional teamwork, travel about 15%, and contribute to value creation across the supply base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of relevant purchasing experience.
• Experience with negotiations and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel ~15%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional purchasing strategy.
• Manage costs and budget prerequisites.
• Plan, track, and analyze purchasing volume.
• Lead RFQs and negotiate terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing/Supply Chain/Engineering or related field

Job description

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

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.