Purchasing Manager

Schaeffler

Lead Purchasing & Supplier Management team at Schaeffler for operational excellence and supplier partnerships. Drive purchasing strategies and manage resources with a focus on quality and cost.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeDanbury • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead our Purchasing & Supplier Management team, supporting our Danbury and Winsted plants, with clear strategies and strong decisions to drive operational excellence and supplier partnerships.
Develop and implement purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures tailored to the assigned organizational unit
Monitor and establish performance metrics to ensure effective purchasing activities across all levels
Guide and expand the supplier base focusing on quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) targets
Collaborate in make-or-buy decisions for sourcing optimization
Manage planning, prioritization, and allocation of resources and budgets within the department
Initiate and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance purchasing processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a comparable field
7+ years of experience in purchasing and supplier development in a manufacturing or production environment
5+ years of leadership experience in a group leader or manager role
Strong analytical skills with the ability to establish and monitor performance metrics
Excellent decision-making and resource management capabilities
Proficient communication skills and a leadership mindset suitable for managing teams and cross-functional collaboration
External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering tuition reimbursement, skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and development programs.
Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

purchasing strategiessupplier developmentperformance metricsresource managementcontinuous improvementcost analysisquality managementdelivery optimizationmake-or-buy decisionsbudget allocation

Soft Skills

analytical skillsdecision-makingleadershipcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingteam managementprioritizationorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management