Senior Buyer, Strategic Procurement — Wooster Plant

Schaeffler; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Employee events

Job summary

Schaeffler, a global technology company, is seeking a Senior Buyer for the Wooster Plant in Wooster, OH. The role focuses on developing supplier relationships, market analyses, and category strategies to optimize purchasing activities and deliver cost savings.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of procurement experience, with strong negotiation and communication skills. Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience.
• Proven experience in procurement, supplier management, or a similar role.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with dedicated suppliers within designated areas.
• Support market analyses to understand industry trends and competition.
• Implement category strategies to optimize purchasing activities.
• Define and establish profitable purchasing strategies for assigned categories.
• Monitor supply market dynamics to manage the supplier portfolio.
• Ensure suppliers are compliant with quality standards, cost efficiency, and delivery schedules.
• Negotiate prices and contract terms as part of SMA.
• Coordinate procurement categories to align price planning with company objectives.
• Identify cost-saving projects to improve procurement efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Schaeffler, a global technology company, is seeking a Senior Buyer for the Wooster Plant in Wooster, OH. The role focuses on developing supplier relationships, market analyses, and category strategies to optimize purchasing activities and deliver cost savings.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of procurement experience, with strong negotiation and communication skills. Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.