Regional Category Buyer - MRO

Schaeffler; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401k with up to 6%

Regular employee appreciation events

Job summary

Schaeffler is seeking a Purchasing professional to shape regional sourcing strategies in the Fort Mill, SC area. You will drive costs, budgets, and procurement planning while coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier performance and value.

The role requires negotiation leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex projects with timely results plus ~15% travel. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of purchasing experience in a professional environment.
• Experience with negotiations and cross-functional teamwork.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a regional purchasing strategy in assigned categories.
• Manage regional costs and budget prerequisites for procurement.
• Plan, track and analyze purchasing volumes and savings opportunities.
• Lead RFQs, supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery.

Skills

Negotiations

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

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