Procurement Specialist

Schaeffler

Buyer developing procurement strategies and managing costs in assigned categories. Collaborating with cross-functional teams for purchasing and supplier management in a manufacturing environment.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeFort Mill • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
Regular employee appreciation and company events

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Hard Skills & Tools

purchasing strategybudget planningprocurement strategiescost value analysisrisk managementcontract negotiationssupplier selectionsupplier approval processproject managementengineering technologies

Soft Skills

cross-functional teamworkcommunicationcustomer satisfactionproblem-solvingnegotiationtime managementadaptabilityleadershipanalytical thinkingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in PurchasingBachelor's degree in Supply ChainBachelor's degree in Engineering