Buyer, Engineering

Your

Key Responsibilities

As a buyer your responsibilities may include:

* 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.

Your Qualifications

* 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

Our Offering

* Medical, dental and vision insurance

* Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match

* Regular employee appreciation and company events

* Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits