Procurement Specialist

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company with a rich history of innovation and private ownership. As a partner to major automobile manufacturers and key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer exciting development opportunities. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to create sustainable value for our stakeholders and society.

• Develop and maintain business relationships with dedicated suppliers, ensuring effective category management and strategic alignment.
• Support market analysis and implement category strategies to drive business growth and profitability.
• Define and implement profitable purchasing strategies, negotiate prices, and manage contracts with suppliers.
• Monitor the supply market, optimize the supplier portfolio, and ensure quality, cost efficiency, on-time delivery, sustainability, and compliance with terms of contracts and legal regulations.
• Coordinate and steer assigned categories, including purchase price planning and defining savings projects.
• Stay up-to-date with industry indexes, such as LME, AMM, and Platts, to inform procurement decisions.

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of aluminum die casting procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform cost analysis and develop a commodity strategy to mitigate short- or long-term risk.
• Excellent personal computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office suites.
• Blueprint comprehension and self-motivation.
• Ability to prioritize, make decisions, and provide logical proposals.

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering-related field.
• Material requirements planning experience.
• SAP and Supply-On experience.

• Hiring Bonus: $500 after 90 days, $1000 after 180 days.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• 6% 401(k) company match.
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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, Procurement, Aluminum Die Casting.