Schaeffler

Project Purchasing Professional

Schaeffler  •  Wooster, OH (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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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

  • Organize complex purchasing projects involving extensive specification of requirements or negotiation processes for projects.
  • Define sourcing activities and execute project related purchasing activities (incl. Make-or-Buy analysis) for the respective business unit/product line.
  • Integrate external suppliers into the PDP (product development process) to ensure the external delivery at SOP (start of production) and represent the Purchasing department in PDP project.
  • 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.
  • Lead relevant E-mobility Business Unit Purchasing projects for requirements to achieve the correct cost structure, launches on time and technical cost reduction initiatives
  • Project Management for Launching E-mobility projects (pursuing and awarded) with Purchasing, focus on E-Drives, support for Mechatronics and Modules
  • Participate and/or lead Technical Cost-Saving initiatives for the assigned/respective Projects.
  • New Supplier search and development to support the Business Unit Purchasing Project
  • Create, Manage, and Support new project acquisitions from Purchasing input in North America which will be handled by North America Business Unit Purchasing E-mobility team

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, and/or Engineering.
  • 0-2 Years of Automotive Purchasing Experience (3+ years experince preferred).
  • Valid Passport - Required
  • Fluency in English - Required
  • Proficient/Expert in Microsoft Suite programs (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams)
  • Experienced with AI Tools i.e. chatbots, python, assistant models
  • Strong negotiation, Project Management, Problem Solving, and People Development Skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high-volume environment.
  • Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management both domestic and abroad.
  • Excellent communication ability (written & verbal)
  • Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the USA

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.

https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/

Your contact

Kenneth R Cummings

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.

Keywords: Supply Chain Management;

Schaeffler

About Schaeffler

The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for over 75 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services by means of eight product families: From bearing solutions and all types of linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services. Schaeffler is with around 110,000 employees and more than 250 locations in 55 countries, one of the world’s largest family-owned companies and one of Germany’s most innovative companies.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Herzogenaurach, DE
Year Founded
1946
Website
schaeffler.com
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