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.
• http://www.schaeffler.de/special-machinery

Your Qualifications

• 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.

Our Offering

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
• Regular employee appreciation and company events
• Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits