Project Purchasing Manager

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company with a long history of private ownership, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. Partnering with major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer diverse development opportunities. Plant Purchasing plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations of our production facilities during series production. The Plant Purchasing / SQM team manages technical change management for mechanical, BU-specific, and electromechanics categories. They are responsible for maintaining SAP data, including Purchasing Info Record, in the local SAP systems. Your key responsibilities include ordering supplier tooling, data maintenance, supplier claim negotiation, plausibility checks, entering purchasing data in SAP, updating tooling data, annual stock taking, reacting to early warnings, handling Engineering Change Requests (ECR), evaluating costs, ordering tooling and samples, supporting Localization/VAVE activities, and participating in Budget activities. You will also influence the sourcing process during the development phase and drive improvement programs with suppliers. Qualifications required for this role include a BE degree in Mechanical/Electronics, 8-10 years of experience in the Auto Industry, specifically in Automotive OE, T1, & T2. We offer a supportive work-life balance, exposure to a global supply chain, career roadmaps, and opportunities for cross-moves within the organization. At Schaeffler, we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion, valuing all ideas and perspectives. By embracing our differences, we drive creativity and innovation, contributing to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society. Exciting assignments and exceptional development opportunities await you at Schaeffler, where we shape the future through innovation. Join us in advancing how the world moves by applying at www.schaeffler.com/careers. Contact: Vitesco Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. Hemanth Hurudi,