Specialist, SMB Project Purchasing

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG in Wooster, OH, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement for custom machinery projects. You will organize complex purchasing efforts, negotiate terms with vendors, and ensure alignment with project goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or engineering, at least one year of procurement experience, and strong negotiation and analytical and communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum one year of practical procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement activities for custom built special machinery projects in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Organize complex purchasing projects involving extensive specification of requirements or negotiation processes for projects.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms and other commercial aspects of contracts with vendors.
• Define sourcing activities and execute project related purchasing activities (incl. Make-or-Buy analysis) for the respective business unit/product line.
• Source and evaluate vendors for specialized mechanical, electrical, and automation components.
• Take responsibility for component-specific cost validation and alignment.
• Cooperate closely with interfaces along the supply chain and execute change management in projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure alignment of purchasing activities with project goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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

• Oversee procurement activities for custom built special machinery projects in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Organize complex purchasing projects involving extensive specification of requirements or negotiation processes for projects.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms and other commercial aspects of contracts with vendors.
• Define sourcing activities and execute project related purchasing activities (incl. Make-or-Buy analysis) for the respective business unit/product line.
• Source and evaluate vendors for specialized mechanical, electrical, and automation components.
• Take responsibility for component-specific cost validation and alignment.
• Cooperate closely with interfaces along the supply chain and execute change management in projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure alignment of purchasing activities with project goals.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum one year of practical experience.
• Proven experience in procurement and project purchasing.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong project management and planning 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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