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# Electronic Category Management Professional

- **Company:** Schaeffler
- **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, Data Analytics
- **Published:** May 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1b3eda4e4cfdd577

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
 * Minimum 2+ years' experience category management or strategic procurement - electronics area management highly preferred
 * Strong data analytical skills with experience in market intelligence and supplier management - highly preferred
 * Strong Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, PowerBI, etc.
 * Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with both internal stakeholders and external business partners.

## Description

* Drive and implement the regional electronic purchasing strategy in close alignment with all stakeholders.
 * Drive market studies to develop onshore strategic partners, balance supplier poolings to maximize cost savings, developing supply chain robustness and desired quality performances.
 * Identify and develop global and regional strategic suppliers to meet purchasing requirements.
 * Conduct strategic supplier meetings to enhance business relationships with our key selected partners.
 * Manage and develop price and framework agreements, ensuring legal, logistical, commercial, and technical alignment with stakeholders, and oversee their implementation.
 * Support regional sourcing/RFQs projects with project buyers to ensure the best commercial quality and logistic performance selections, overseeing sourcing implementation.
 * Driving regional tariff mitigation initiatives.


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