Plant Purchasing Professional

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its
entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? 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.

• Responsible for completeness of SAP system, maintenance SAP data in local systems for all mechanical, electromechanical and electronic, categories and all DIV/BU specific categories and contract negotiations for Local Materials;
• Responsible for solving price discrepancies due to wrong supplier invoicing or payments and informing the Accounting Department about the correct price;
• Transfer order request into purchase order for samples (support to Advanced Purchasing) and for initial or replacement/additional tooling ( including tracking the tooling status and updating SAP);
• Supports other departments in supplier escalations according to the current Purchasing procedures (SCM - TCO & Delivery Conditions / SQM - 5 Worst Suppliers evaluation, Supplier Development and PPM improvement);
• Performs regular market surveys, as well as surveys for new requested materials/services;
• Permanently searches for suppliers from best-cost countries and introduces them in supplier panel after negotiating terms and conditions;
• Carries out supplier evaluation to concentrate on the best suppliers and improve the current supplier base.

• University degree in engineering / alternative economics;
• 3+ years of experience in various supply chain management functions (purchasing, procurement);
• Negotiation skills - advanced level;
• English language advanced level/ German is a plus;
• Nice to have SAP knowledge.

• Onboarding & Integration: we help you settle in quickly through our onboarding program and a team that supports you.
• Health & Life Insurance: we provide private health plans and life insurance, so you can have peace of mind.
• Discounts: enjoy discounts from our partners on activities, trainings, goods etc.
• Bookster Subscription: are you a passionate reader? Then you can borrow your favorite books from the Bookster Library.
• Professional Development: with our variety of projects and teams, you'll be able to learn new skills, develop and shape the career path that fits you best.
• Bonuses: performance bonuses reward your achievements, and thorough referral bonuses we thank you for helping our team grow.
• Gift for Special Occasions: celebrate Easter, 8th of March or the Winter Holiday.
• Vacation Days: we truly believe in long-term partnerships, and we're committed to supporting your well-being with a generous vacation policy from the start of your journey with us.
• Meal Tickets: we're happy to offer meal tickets as part of your everyday benefits, helping make your lunch breaks more enjoyable.
• Flexibility: you can balance your work and personal life with arrangements tailored to your job and responsibilities.

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.

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