Location: Lansdale, PA (Blue Bell, PA as of May 2024)

About SKF:
SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet's surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030 .

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Summary:
This position has the responsibility to support category management and Supply Chain team to create and improve processes, strengthen collaboration, and lead cross functional projects together with other stakeholders (Suppliers, Factories & Product management) to achieve full availability of products at lowest cost and reduce the lead time of New and resourced products to the market. Additionally drive the local purchasing activities including RFQs and negotiations.

Responsibilities:

• Opening new suppliers and update / maintain supplier contracts, BOM changes etc. in the MRP systems (XA and DOH).
• Support the RFQ process working together with the Product Managers and Category Managers.
• Review purchase requisitions and identify sources of supply for spot buys.
• Single point of contact for RFQ file maintenance, supplier coordination, and pricing related issues.
• Maintain and update the resourcing savings tracker to capture the savings initiated by Category Managers.
• Support the planners/product managers in terms of creating the new part# and component#.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of Product line/BU specific suppliers.
• Continuously track supplier performance according to defined QCDIM (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation and Management).
• Participate as required in global and regional strategic sourcing projects in close collaboration with all stakeholders (category managers, Product Line, Quality, Logistics).
• Support Purchasing Business Plan, Forecasts, and Standard Cost Calculation.
• Support implementation of new processes and systems, QCDIM, NSDC, CSR & sustainability requirements.
• Support the factory in NSDC implementation.
• Run their operations according to the SKF Code of Conduct, Environment Health & Safety (EHS), and Quality Policies, and work according to the SKF Quality Management. System.
• If the operation is EHS certified, work according to the SKF EHS Management System.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supply chain manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor&aposs degree in supply chain Mgt/engineering/business management, preferred.
• 3+ years related experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain preferably within automotive, aftermarket, industrial or consumer electronics industries.
• Must have proficient computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Office applications, ERP (XA/SAP), Business Analytics (Power BI or Similar).

Qualifications:

• High degree of initiative, energy, and ownership.
• Attention to detail and the discipline to follow through on assigned tasks.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communications.

What You'll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

SKF Celebrates Diversity in the Workplace. We strive to embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement, and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution : 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager, Vehicle Aftermarket
Location: Lansdale, PA (Blue Bell, PA as of May 2024)
Job ID: 19286

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