Buyer - Schaeffler Group
Wooster, SC 29715
About the Job
Buyer
Fort Mill, SC, US, 29715Wooster, OH, US, 44691Troy, MI, US, 48083
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
- Plans, initiates, coordinates and monitors business relations with dedicated suppliers, in a geographical area and with respect to the categories.
- Support the creation of market analyses and implement category strategies.
- Define, cross-divisionally or -functionally align and implement profitable purchasing strategies and effective negotiation tactics in the assigned area.
- Monitor the supply market continuously and manage and optimize the supplier portfolio to ensure quality, cost efficiency, on-time-delivery, sustainability and compliance with terms of contracts as well as legal regulations.
- Negotiate prices and conditions in the context of SMA and manage contracts with suppliers.
- Coordinate and steer assigned category incl. purchase price planning and define saving projects.
- Category sourcing strategy development for steel components in Automotive Industry preferred
- Familiar with cost modeling and should cost evaluations
- Strong supplier negotiations with understanding of applicable market indices
- Understanding and implementation of supplier commercial agreements
Your Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management with Engineering preferred
- 7 years experience in purchasing and supply chain desired
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.
Your Contact
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Shelly Marie Flint
+13302026050
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: strongertogether; Supply Chain Management;
Job Type: Professional
Job Family: Supply Chain Management
Contract Type: Not Applicable
Schedule: Full-Time
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Job Segment:Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Supply, Purchasing, Operations, Automotive, Finance