Group Leader Purchasing

Schaeffler AG • Troy, MI

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About The Position

The position involves leading and managing a team of 1-3 direct reports to implement purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures. The role requires developing and maintaining supplier partnerships focused on quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) performance, as well as planning, prioritizing, and managing resources and budgets within the assigned area. The individual will drive and support E-mobility Business Unit purchasing initiatives, including project launches, cost structure, and technical cost reduction. Additionally, the role includes managing purchasing activities for RFQs, kickoffs, and follow-ups to ensure on-time delivery and milestone achievement. The candidate will also lead and participate in technical cost-saving initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts to reduce total costs, support departmental and third-party budget development and control, and identify, develop, and onboard new suppliers aligned with Business Unit and corporate purchasing strategies. Acting as the purchasing lead for North America E-mobility projects, the individual will support broader NA footprint and sustainability initiatives, assist in regional budget planning, and actively support business growth by meeting customer quote, cost, and delivery targets. Participation in cross-functional program teams as the purchasing representative for assigned projects and leading supplier negotiations to implement purchasing activities aligned with divisional and global strategic initiatives are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business and/or Supply Chain
• 5+ years purchasing experience
• Strong negotiation, Project Management and Assertive Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Blueprint Comprehension
• Basic Mechanical and Technical Comprehension
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management both domestic and abroad
• Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results both individually and through your team

Nice To Haves

• Automotive Industry Purchasing experience highly Preferred
• Previous Leadership experience preferred
• MRP experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 1-3 direct reports to implement purchasing strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain supplier partnerships focused on quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) performance.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage resources and budgets within the assigned area.
• Drive and support E-mobility Business Unit purchasing initiatives, including project launches, cost structure, and technical cost reduction.
• Manage purchasing activities for RFQs, kickoffs, and follow-ups to ensure on-time delivery and milestone achievement.
• Lead and participate in technical cost-saving initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts to reduce total costs.
• Support departmental and third-party budget development and control.
• Identify, develop, and onboard new suppliers aligned with Business Unit and corporate purchasing strategies.
• Act as the purchasing lead for North America E-mobility projects and support broader NA footprint and sustainability initiatives.
• Assist in regional budget planning and actively support business growth by meeting customer quote, cost, and delivery targets.
• Participate in cross-functional program teams as the purchasing representative for assigned projects.
• Lead supplier negotiations and implement purchasing activities aligned with divisional and global strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
• Regular employee appreciation and company events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees