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//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.

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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 at Schaeffler Benefits 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.

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Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Management

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