Your Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain strong business relationships with dedicated suppliers within designated geographical areas.
- Support the development of market analyses to understand industry trends and competitive landscapes.
- Implement comprehensive category strategies to optimize purchasing activities and capitalize on market opportunities.
- Define and establish profitable purchasing strategies for assigned categories.
- Continuously monitor supply market dynamics to manage and refine the supplier portfolio.
- Ensure suppliers are compliant with quality standards, cost efficiency metrics, timely delivery schedules, and sustainability measures.
- Negotiate prices and contract terms as part of the supplier management assignment (SMA).
- Coordinate and guide assigned procurement categories to align purchase price planning with company objectives.
- Identify and define cost-saving projects to drive improvements in procurement efficiency.
Your Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of practical experience.
- Proven experience in procurement, supplier management, or a similar role.
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.
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
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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Your contact Schaeffler Transmission Systems, LLC
Kimberly Lynn Korttila