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
- Implement and execute established purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance and adherence to Plant Purchasing and Supplier Quality methods, for the assigned area.
- Own and manage plant-level purchasing metrics, focusing on value-addition (cost savings), supply chain risk mitigation, quality, and delivery, while maintaining and updating performance metrics across all purchasing activities.
- Develop and strengthen the supplier base and purchasing partnerships for the assigned area, focusing on Quality, Cost, & Delivery (QCD)improvement, overseeing new supplier onboarding, maintaining relationships, and participating in make vs. buy and subcontracting decisions.
- Plan, prioritize resources, and initiate improvement actions to support both internal and external customers, while optimizing budgets and processes in the assigned area.
- Able to prioritize, make quick decisions, and take ownership of issues until resolved.
- This position is accountable for leading the plant, while executing purchasing and supplier-management (SQE - ISQ) functions for the Wooster Plant.
- There will at times be travel required for this position Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technical Field, or Supply Chain.
- Demonstrated experience in a Purchasing Leadership position within a plant environment.
- Self-motivated, driven, and assertive, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and impactful results.
- Excellentwritten & verbal communications skills
- Technical - Working knowledge of automotive industry - Business Acumen
- Demonstrated experience in purchasing, negotiation, supplier management and/or development
- SAP Purchasing/EnterpriseResourcePlanning (ERP)experience and Microsoft Office
- Must be able to train, mentor and grow subordinates Our Offering
- Hiring Bonus: $500 after 90 days, $1000 after 180 days
- 6% 401(k) company match
- Explore more benefits at www.schaefflerbenefits.com 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 Transmission, LLC Jordan Xavier Samuel +133#######7 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; Nearest Major Market: Canton Nearest Secondary Market: Akron Job Segment: Supply Chain Manager, ERP, Supply Chain, Supply, Operations, Technology, Automotive