** Product Line Buyer**

Location: Wooster, OH, US, 44691

Job Requisition ID: 2847

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. 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.

****Your Key Responsibilities****

* Achieve the correct cost structure, launches on time and technical cost reduction initiatives.

* Responsibility for representing and integrating Purchasing into New Product Development.

* Participate and/or lead Technical Cost-Saving initiatives

* Report KPIs for the respected business unit

* Support Budget process for department and third party costs.

* Drive for continuous improvement of processes with a goal of reducing total costs.

* Develop detailed commodity strategies and implementing productivity initiatives and supplier rationalization opportunities for assigned commodities.

* Assist the Director in strategic planning and project management .

****Your Qualifications****

* BS degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent related curriculum.

* Experienced in world class manufacturing, engineering, and/or project management.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong PC expertise.

* Experienced in working with and leading cross-functional teams.

* Outstanding leadership skills.

* Familiarity with concurrent engineering and understanding of supply chain management.

* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and use of office equipment.

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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**Your contact**

Schaeffler Trans., LLC

Jason Gould

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Keywords: Supply Chain Management;

**Job Type**: Professional

**Job Family**: Supply Chain Management

**Contract Type**: Not Applicable

**Schedule**: Full-Time

**Nearest Major Market:** Canton

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Akron

**Job Segment:** Procurement, Engineer, Product Development, Purchasing, Supply, Operations, Engineering, Research, Finance

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