Schaeffler

Project Purchasing Professional

Schaeffler

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Wooster • Missouri • Ohio • United States

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About the role

  • 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
  • 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
  • Drive Category Purchasing for results in Contracts, RFQ negotiations, Kickoff, and Follow-up for on-time delivery to meet necessary milestones
  • Participate and/or lead Technical Cost-Saving initiatives for the assigned/respective Projects
  • Drive for continuous improvement of processes with a goal of reducing total costs
  • Lead/Support in developing and implementing activities that are in alignment with Divisional and Corporate strategic Purchasing initiatives for the component area
  • New Supplier search and development to support the Business Unit Purchasing Projects
  • 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

Requirements

  • BA/BS or relevant experience
  • Purchasing or project management experience in procurement processes
  • 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 PC skills with a focus on Microsoft Office suites
  • MRP experience preferred
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent communication ability (written & verbal)
  • Advanced presentation skills
  • Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
Benefits
  • Please see all our medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings at Schaeffler
  • Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
  • Eligible for annual bonus & merit-based salary increases
  • Regular employee appreciation and company events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementpurchasingnegotiationcost analysisE-mobilityRFQtechnical cost-savingsupplier developmentMRP
Soft Skills
problem solvingpeople developmentleadershipcommunicationpresentationself-motivatedindependent workcross-functional collaboration
Certifications
BABS