Senior Buyer - Wooster Plant

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Wooster (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Employee Events

Job summary

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG in Wooster, OH seeks a seasoned Procurement Manager to develop and maintain supplier partnerships in designated regions, drive category strategies, and optimize purchasing activities.

You will lead negotiations, monitor market dynamics, ensure supplier quality, and collaborate across functions to align cost planning with company objectives. A Bachelor’s in business or related field and 5+ years of experience are required; US work authorization is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or 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.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with dedicated suppliers within designated geographical areas.
• Support the development of market analyses to understand industry trends and competitive landscapes.
• Implement comprehensive category strategies to optimize purchasing activities and capitalize on market opportunities.
• Define and establish profitable purchasing strategies for assigned categories.
• Continuously monitor supply market dynamics to manage and refine the supplier portfolio.
• Ensure suppliers are compliant with quality standards, cost efficiency metrics, timely delivery schedules, and sustainability measures.
• Negotiate prices and contract terms as part of the supplier management assignment (SMA).
• Coordinate and guide assigned procurement categories to align purchase price planning with company objectives.
• Identify and define cost-saving projects to drive improvements in procurement efficiency.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

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

• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with dedicated suppliers within designated geographical areas.
• Support the development of market analyses to understand industry trends and competitive landscapes.
• Implement comprehensive category strategies to optimize purchasing activities and capitalize on market opportunities.
• Define and establish profitable purchasing strategies for assigned categories.
• Continuously monitor supply market dynamics to manage and refine the supplier portfolio.
• Ensure suppliers are compliant with quality standards, cost efficiency metrics, timely delivery schedules, and sustainability measures.
• Negotiate prices and contract terms as part of the supplier management assignment (SMA).
• Coordinate and guide assigned procurement categories to align purchase price planning with company objectives.
• Identify and define cost-saving projects to drive improvements in procurement efficiency.

Your 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.
• 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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