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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.\nJob Overview\nAs a Buyer in our manufacturing plant, you will help secure reliable supply, strengthen supplier partnerships, and contribute to efficient, cost-conscious purchasing processes.\nYour Key Responsibilities\nSupport the preparation of market analyses and the implementation of category strategies for the plant.\nDevelop and execute profitable purchasing strategies and negotiation approaches in close alignment with relevant functions and stakeholders.\nMonitor the supply market continuously and manage the supplier portfolio to ensure quality, cost efficiency, on-time delivery, sustainability, and compliance with contractual and legal requirements.\nNegotiate prices and conditions in line with internal purchasing guidelines and contractual requirements, and manage supplier contracts professionally.\nCoordinate the assigned suppliers, including purchase price planning and the definition and tracking of saving initiatives that support plant performance.\nYour Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field\nSeveral years of professional experience in purchasing, procurement, or a comparable commercial role, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment\nStrong negotiation skills and confidence in supplier management\nGood command of English\nStructured, analytical, and team-oriented way of working\nExternal applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship\nOur Offering\nAt Schaeffler, our success is driven by our employees. 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