.Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in around 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of nearly 9 billion euros.We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, and operates more than 20 facilities with about 4,700 employees across the Americas.**Responsibilities**:- Manages the purchase order process by sourcing approved goods/services from nominated vendors- Identifies supply chain continuous improvement opportunities- Manages inventory of specific raw materials and determines appropriate replenishment schedules- Develops and support the development of strategies- Communicates and cultivates relationships with suppliers- Develops, improves, standardizes and implements documents- Maintains the integrity data in all systems- Updates and maintains purchase order information.- Coordinates review meetings with multiple functions- Coordinates with Purchasing for production component ordering- Coordinates with Warehouse to identify space requirements- Coordinates with customer service to ensure customer/item set-up- Coordinates with corporate supply chain for pricing set-up- Coordinate with Finance and Marketing when corrections/adjustments are required**Qualifications**:- Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Administration or equivalent.- 3+ years of experience in customer requirements, planning, purchasing, and materials oriented to support production program.- Experience with MRP / SAP software desired.- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills to effectively work in a team environment.- Ability to work under pressure in a very dynamic environment.- Exceptional Follow-Up Skills.- Experience in stocks analysis and material requirements according to the production program.- Must demonstrate good teamwork skills.- High level of proactively.- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and Power Point)