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Regional Category Buyer – MRO
Schaeffler. Develop and implement regional purchasing strategies for assigned categories .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating contracts. Proficient in analyzing purchasing volumes and driving process improvements to enhance cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Purchasing Strategy DevelopmentSupplier NegotiationCross-Functional Team CollaborationProject ManagementMarket Intelligence Analysis
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Hard Skills
Cost Value AnalysisBudget PlanningProcurement StrategySupplier SelectionRFQ ManagementRisk ManagementProcess ImprovementSupplier Portfolio ManagementMake-or-Buy AnalysisPurchasing Volume Analysis
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingTeamwork
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in PurchasingBachelor's Degree in Supply ChainBachelor's Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
ProcurementSupplier QualityCost ManagementMarket IntelligenceCustomer Satisfaction
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and implement regional purchasing strategies for assigned categories
- Manage regional responsibility for assigned category costs
- Plan and track budgetary prerequisites
- Analyze purchasing volumes
- Generate procurement strategies and market intelligence
- Identify, initiate, and promote savings and process improvements, including specification, make-or-buy, and cost value analyses
- Manage risks and lead task force/troubleshooting activities for supplier quality and delivery issues
- Negotiate pricing, conditions, and contracts and lead RFQs for relevant suppliers
- Initiate and implement supplier selection and approval processes
- Actively manage the supplier portfolio, including assignment, classification, assessment, development, and supply-critical materials
- Coordinate with specialist departments and regional/local stakeholders to improve customer satisfaction
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent related field
- Minimum one year of relevant purchasing experience in a professional environment
- Experience with negotiations and working in cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage complex projects under pressure while meeting due dates and targets
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Willingness to travel approximately 15%
- External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k eligibility with up to 6% company match
- Regular employee appreciation and company events
- Development opportunities