Regional Category Buyer - MRO

Job overview

The Regional Category Buyer - MRO role is onsite in Fort Mill, SC, with a second listed location in Auburn Hills, MI. Compensation is not specified. The role develops regional purchasing strategies and manages assigned category costs and supplier relationships for Schaeffler.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement regional purchasing strategies, plan and track budgets, analyze purchasing volume, and generate procurement strategies and market intelligence.
• Identify savings and improvements, manage supplier risks and quality or delivery issues, lead RFQs and negotiations, and oversee supplier selection, approval, assessment, and development.
• Coordinate with specialist departments and regional and local stakeholders.
• The posting indicates willingness to travel approximately 15%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

regional category buyer

mro

purchasing

supply chain

supplier management

rfqs

negotiations

fort mill sc

auburn hills mi

schaeffler

approximately 15% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• employee appreciation and company events.

Why this role

A bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain, engineering, or a related field is required, along with at least one year of relevant purchasing experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

About the employer

Schaeffler is hiring for this role. Industry: Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices. Sector: 55.