Purchasing Cost Value Engineer - Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

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

• Carrying out cost engineering and cost value analyses.
• Cooperation in interdisciplinary and international teams.
• Evaluation, calculation, and validation of the purchase costs of purchased parts including the resources required for production.
• Development, identification, and implementation of cost reduction measures with a focus on the technologies according to commodity allocation.
• Participation in target pricing during the project and development phase.
• Supporting buyers in cost negotiations with suppliers.
• Support for decision-making and awarding processes in purchasing.
• Conducting benchmark analyses.
• Professional planning, preparation, and implementation of cost workshops with our suppliers.
• Develop know-how and further develop calculation tools.

Your Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent related curriculum.
• Experienced in world class manufacturing, engineering, and/or project management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Communicative, confident demeanor in coordination and negotiation discussions, good analytical skills, initiative, commitment, and assertiveness.
• Ability to deal with conflict, business dealings and the ability to work in a team.
• High willingness to learn to expand knowledge.
• Familiarity with concurrent engineering and understanding of supply chain management.
• High knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and use of office equipment.

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 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
Job Segment: Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager, Operations, Engineering, Technology