Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

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Senior Buyer - Indirect (Finance)



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

  • Develop commodity strategies pursuant to identifying and implementing productivity initiatives and supplier rationalization opportunities for assigned commodities
  • Process owner for communicating product demand to supplier ensuring availability to factory requirements
  • Key participant in ensuring that preferred suppliers are involved with New Product Development
  • Assist the team in strategic planning and project management.
  • Develop and document purchasing business processes that can be shared regionally

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant experience
  • 5-7 years purchasing work experience
  • Proven project management experience, negotiation and problem-solving skills, excellent systems aptitude (SAP & COUPA experience a plus)
  • Strong work ethic with ability to work well under pressure, high initiative, and ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess a drive for results with a sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize, an ability to uphold confidentiality, and excellent organization and communication skills
  • Must be able to travel 10-15% both domestically and internationally

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Information on our understanding of leadership can be found here: www.schaeffler.com/leadership .

www.schaeffler.com/careers

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Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

Jason Gould

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;

Job Type: Professional
Job Family: Supply Chain Management
Contract Type: Not Applicable
Schedule: Full-Time

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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