Strategic Senior Buyer – Wooster Plant

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Wooster (OH); Hybride; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Outils

Procurement software

Description du poste

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.