Project Purchaser in Electrification Business

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.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Candidate shall take over mechanical, electromechanical and electronics parts. This goes along with review of designs, involvement of all internal sourcing-relevant disciplines, initiating and closing of sourcing processes.
• Purchasing representative in project team from acquisition phase until SOP and interface to Category Management.
• Covering material cost, kick-off and track supplier component reviews, component timing and technical feasibility through supplier.
• Further project-specific Tasks: Review of project milestones, participation in Core Team and Change Management Meetings, aligning of all project-relevant sourcing activities with AP colleagues.
• Ensure early involvement of sourcing relevant disciplines and suppliers.
• BOM cost calculation: Generation and evaluation of BOM cost during project quotation phase.
• Control BOM cost: Track and improve BOM cost from project quoting phase until SOP. Define measures (Cost Reduction Program – CRP / Design to Cost -Re-DTC) to close the gaps to target BOM cost.
• Market observation of new suppliers and technologies.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Advanced Engineering knowledge (casting parts, lamination stack, magnets etc.) is required.
• Familiar with SAP/Lotus Notes/Microsoft office application.
• At least 5-7 years purchasing experience - in automotive industry.
• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations.

Our Offering

• 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.

Your Contact

Vitesco Technologies Engineering Romania SRL

Andreea-Adriana Dulau