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Project Purchasing Professional

Schaeffler

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Schaeffler seeks a Project Purchasing Professional to lead complex purchasing projects, define sourcing activities, and integrate suppliers into product development. The role involves cost validation, change management, and E‑mobility project management, requiring collaboration with cross‑functional teams and strong negotiation, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsAI ToolsPythonNegotiationProject ManagementProblem SolvingPeople DevelopmentIndependent WorkCross‑Functional CollaborationCommunicationSelf‑Motivation

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management and/or EngineeringValid PassportFluency in EnglishMust Be Legally Authorized to Work in the USA

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Project Purchasing Professional

Location:

Auburn Hills, MI, US, 48326Wooster, OH, US, 44691

Job Requisition ID: 47129

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

  • 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

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, and/or Engineering.

  • 1+ Years of Automotive Purchasing Experience (3+ years experince 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, and People Development Skills

  • 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

Our Offering

  • Please see all our medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings atSchaeffler Benefits (https://schaefflerbenefits.com/)

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

  • Eligible for annual bonus & merit-based salary increases

  • Regular employee appreciation and company

  • Position can be located in either Aubun Hills, MI or Wooster, OH, based on applicant preference.

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.

https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/

Your contact

Kenneth R Cummings

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: Canton

Nearest Secondary Market: Akron

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