Project Purchasing Professional

Schaeffler

Project Purchasing Professional organizing complex purchasing projects for automotive industry, focusing on E-mobility. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and electronic suppliers in the product development process.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeAuburn Hills • Missouri, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Automotive Purchasing, Project Management, and Supplier Development, with a strong focus on E-mobility initiatives and cost-saving strategies. Proficient in negotiating and aligning purchasing activities with project goals while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Automotive Purchasing ExperienceProject ManagementNegotiation SkillsSupplier DevelopmentFluency in English

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCost ValidationMake-or-Buy AnalysisTechnical Cost-Saving InitiativesE-Drive PurchasingMechatronics SupportChange ManagementSupplier SearchRequirements SpecificationCost Structure Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingExcellent CommunicationSelf-MotivatedAbility to Work IndependentlyCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsAI ToolsChatbotsPython

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor's Degree in EngineeringValid Passport

Industry Keywords

E-MobilityAutomotive IndustrySupply Chain ManagementProduct Development ProcessStart of Production

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Take responsibility for component specific cost validation and alignment.
Cooperate closely with interfaces along the supply chain and execute change management in projects.
Collaborate with project teams to ensure alignment of purchasing activities with project goals.
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
Participate and/or lead Technical Cost-Saving initiatives for the assigned/respective Projects.
New Supplier search and development to support the Business Unit Purchasing Project
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

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, and/or Engineering.
Automotive Purchasing Experience (3+ years exp. preferred)
Valid Passport - Required.
Fluency in English - Required.
Proficient/Expert in Microsoft Suite programs (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams).
Experienced with AI Tools i.e. chatbots, python, assistant models.
Strong negotiation, Project Management, Problem Solving.
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 communication ability (written & verbal)
Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.

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