Senior Buyer-Project Purchasing

Your Responsibilities:

• Support the creation of market analyses and implement category strategies.
• Define, cross-divisionally or -functionally align, and implement profitable purchasing strategies and effective negotiation tactics in the assigned area.
• 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 SMA and manage contracts with suppliers.
• Coordinate and steer assigned category including purchase price planning and define saving projects.
• Oversee and manage OES activities across the Americas, collaborating with category managers to establish strategic direction for the region.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier OES concerns and price increase issues, ensuring alignment with category managers.
• Act as a secondary escalation point beyond Category Managers to address and resolve local operational challenges.
• Facilitate and support PCN-related activities requested by OES suppliers.
• Assist in coordinating PTN activities from OES suppliers, including sourcing alternative suppliers when necessary.
• Ensure a seamless transfer of responsibility for supplier sub-components to OES during the transition of top-level assemblies.
• Identify and assess potential suppliers to bolster OES operations as needed.
• Build and maintain long-term partnerships with suppliers to guarantee a reliable supply chain.
• Conduct market analysis to stay updated on commodity trends, pricing changes, and potential risks.
• Evaluate market conditions and provide recommendations to enhance purchasing strategies.
• Monitor global and regional supply chain developments that may affect commodity pricing or availability.
• Collaborate closely with category purchasing teams to set and manage commodity budgets, identifying potential risks to OES component budgets while working strategically to minimize cost increases.
• Ensure compliance with legal and company policies in all purchasing activities.
• Proactively identify supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions, including preparations for future OES demands following periods of low demand.
• Prepare and deliver management presentations regularly or upon request, highlighting OES strategies, risks, and essential strategic topics.
  
  

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Previous experience working in the specific industry (e.g. manufacturing, retail, etc.)
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers effectively.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate suppliers, market trends, and purchasing data.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with suppliers, team members, and management.
• Project Management: Experience in managing projects, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.), as well as advanced Excel skills.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Dynamics: Knowledge of supply chain dynamics, including logistics, inventory management, and sourcing strategies.
• Decision-Making: Strong decision-making skills with the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Adaptability: Capacity to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• A thorough understanding of ethical sourcing practices and compliance with legal regulations in procurement.
• Willingness to travel if necessary.
• Strong knowledge on mechanical parts & desired on electronics.
  
  

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.

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.

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