Regional Lead Buyer - Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Fort Mill, SC 29707
About the Job
Your Key Responsibilities
- Plans, initiates, coordinates and monitors business relations with dedicated suppliers, in a geographical area and with respect to the categories.
- Organizes purchasing processes for production or non-production materials.
- Implements profitable purchasing strategies and effective negotiation tactics in the assigned area.
- Manages and optimizes the supplier portfolio to ensure quality, cost efficiency, on-time-delivery and compliance to terms of contracts.
- Negotiates prices and conditions in the context of SMA and manages contracts with suppliers.
- Coordinates and steers assigned category incl. purchase price planning and defines saving projects.
Your Qualifications
- University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management preferred
- Relevant internship & co-op experience
- SAP knowledge a plus
- Assertive communication style; willingness to be face-to-face with external suppliers/clients
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.
www.schaeffler.com/careers
Your contact
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Michael Lee McDaniel
+18435378706
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: Unlimited
Schedule: Full-Time
Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Job Segment: Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Supply, ERP, Intern, Operations, Entry Level, Technology