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Sr. Buyer

Location:

Fort Mill, SC, US, 29715Auburn Hills, US, 48326

Job Requisition ID: 33124

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

+ Plan, initiate, coordinate and monitor business relations with dedicated suppliers, in a geographical area and with respect to the categories.

+ Support the creation of market analyses and implement category strategies.

+ Define and implement profitable purchasing strategies and effective negotiation tactics for the assigned area, ensuring cross-functional and cross-divisional alignment.

+ Monitor the supply market continuously and manage and optimize the supplier portfolio to ensure quality, cost efficiency, on-time-delivery, sustainability and compliance with terms of contracts as well as legal regulations.

+ Negotiate prices and conditions in the context of supplier management assignment (SMA) and manage contracts with suppliers.

+ Coordinate and steer assigned category incl. purchase price planning and define saving projects.

+ Active management of supplier portfolio and development of strategies to improve both service levels and cost.

+ Maintain reporting requirements such as performance to KPI's and operational excellence.

Your Qualifications

+ Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Engineering or Similar.

+ 3 plus years of professional experience in Purchasing of Logistics related Materials or Services.

+ 3 plus years of professional Supply Chain experience.

+ Must be authorized to work in the United States.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

Ilse Gonzalez

+525511040397

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Keywords: Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Management

**Nearest Major Market:** Charlotte

**Nearest Secondary Market:** South Carolina

**Job Segment:** Logistics, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Engineer, Supply, Operations, Engineering