Project Purchasing Professional

Locations:
Auburn Hills, MI 48326;
Wooster, OH 44691

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 major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer development opportunities.

• 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.

• 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.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match.
• Regular employee appreciation and company events.

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.