Schaeffler · 2 days ago
Indirect Purchasing and Investment Buyer
Fort Mill, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSchaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. The Indirect Purchasing and Investment Buyer will develop and implement purchasing strategies, manage supplier portfolios, and ensure effective purchasing processes while collaborating with various stakeholders.
AutomotiveIndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Development and implementation of a regional purchasing strategy in the assigned categories in alignment with the relevant specialist areas and contact partners
Regional responsibility for the costs of assigned category/categories
Planning and tracking of budgetary prerequisites
Analysis of the respective purchasing volume
Generation of procurement strategies and market intelligence
Identification, initiation, and promotion of potential savings and improvements (i.e. specification, make-or-buy, cost value analyses)
Monitoring of project implementation and initiation of countermeasures if the project target is at risk
Risk management and task force/troubleshooting with regards to quality/delivery issues for all relevant suppliers assigned
Pricing, conditions, and contract negotiations as well as leading RFQs for relevant suppliers
Initiation and implementation of the supplier selection and supplier approval process, in accordance with the category-specific requirements
Active management of the supplier portfolio (ensuring the correct supplier assignment, classification, assessment, and development) & volatile supply-critical materials
Regular coordination with the relevant specialist departments and the regional/local key stakeholders to assure and increase customer satisfaction
Ensure suitable purchasing processes and tools are in place and followed
Participation in shaping the process landscape in Purchasing, as well as the initiation and support of continuous improvement measures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent related field
2+ years of Purchasing (or other relevant) experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with purchasing and negotiations & working in cross-functional teams
Experience in engineering technologies (Automation, Assembly Integration, Machines & Test Equipment)
Capable of managing complex projects under pressure, while meeting due dates, & targets
Willingness to travel 15% of the time
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US
Company
Schaeffler
Schaeffler is a supplier of automotive and industrial sectors for inventions and developments in the fields of motion and mobility.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shelley Maxwell
Human Resources Director - Industrial Americas & CEO Functions
Jonas B.
CFO Legal Entities Schaeffler Group USA
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