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.
- 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
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
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Your contact Schaeffler Transmission Systems, LLC
Kenneth R Cummings
