Strategic Manufacturing Buyer | Cost & Supplier Strategy

Schaeffler Group; Armada (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching contributions

Schaeffler Academy / professional dev.

Wellness programs

Job summary

Schaeffler, a global technology leader, seeks a Buyer for our manufacturing plant to secure reliable supply and strengthen supplier partnerships. You will contribute to cost-conscious purchasing and supplier negotiations, aligning with internal functions and stakeholders.

Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and several years in purchasing within manufacturing, with strong negotiation skills and English proficiency. Employment eligibility in the US is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience in purchasing, procurement, or a comparable commercial role, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence in supplier management.
• Good command of English.
• Structured, analytical, and team-oriented way of working.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of market analyses and the implementation of category strategies for the plant.
• Develop and execute profitable purchasing strategies and negotiation approaches in close alignment with relevant functions and stakeholders.
• Monitor the supply market continuously and manage the supplier portfolio to ensure quality, cost efficiency, on-time delivery, sustainability, and compliance with contractual and legal requirements.
• Negotiate prices and conditions in line with internal purchasing guidelines and contractual requirements, and manage supplier contracts professionally.
• Coordinate the assigned suppliers, including purchase price planning and the definition and tracking of saving initiatives that support plant performance.

Skills

Negotiation

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Team orientation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Schaeffler, a global technology leader, seeks a Buyer for our manufacturing plant to secure reliable supply and strengthen supplier partnerships. You will contribute to cost-conscious purchasing and supplier negotiations, aligning with internal functions and stakeholders.

Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and several years in purchasing within manufacturing, with strong negotiation skills and English proficiency. Employment eligibility in the US is required.