Sr. Category Management Professional

Schaeffler • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company with a long history of private ownership and an entrepreneurial spirit. As a partner to major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, Schaeffler offers significant development opportunities. This role is responsible for driving and implementing the regional electronic purchasing strategy, conducting market studies to develop strategic partners, and managing supplier relationships to maximize cost savings, supply chain robustness, and quality performance.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in category management or strategic procurement for electronic components, such as printed circuit boards (PCBs) and/or e-motors - MUST
• Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, PowerBI, etc.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with both internal stakeholders and external business partners.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Strong data analytical skills with experience in market intelligence and supplier management - highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement the regional electronic purchasing strategy in close alignment with all stakeholders.
• Drive market studies to develop onshore strategic partners, balance supplier poolings to maximize cost savings, developing supply chain robustness and desired quality performances.
• Identify and develop global and regional strategic suppliers to meet purchasing requirements.
• Conduct strategic supplier meetings to enhance business relationships with our key selected partners.
• Manage and develop price and framework agreements, ensuring legal, logistical, commercial, and technical alignment with stakeholders, and oversee their implementation.
• Support regional sourcing/RFQs projects with project buyers to ensure the best commercial quality and logistic performance selections, overseeing sourcing implementation.
• Driving regional tariff mitigation initiatives.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior