Buyer

Position-Buyer I

Location Arden, NC

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now! 

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium

Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months

Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program

Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role requires a strategic approach to sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost analysis to ensure the company’s purchasing needs and cost savings metrics are met efficiently and economically. Key responsibilities will be to select, develop and manage supply base for existing production material. Maintain competitive pricing, with emphasis on cost reductions, quality and supplier delivery performance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Negotiate long-term agreements for series production components.
• Strategize the purchasing of automotive and industrial components locally and globally with support of the Global Commodity Managers.
• Plan, organize, track, and disseminate information related to production suppliers.
• Create/develop new cost reduction ideas YOY using Design for Value (DfV) techniques, VA/VE, Design for Manufacturing (DfM), Design for Assembly (DfA), lean concepts, etc.
• Meet or exceed metrics developed by corporate goals.
• Support the global commodity strategy and processes
• Select suppliers through effective use of proven procurement skills in an automotive or non-automotive environment (market testing, supplier evaluations and risk assessments, etc.)
• Reduce year over year (YOY) costs through aggressive negotiations, resourcing, market test, Value Analysis, Long Term Agreements (LTA), Business Incentives (BI), Annual Improvement Factor (AIF), as well as supplier bundling and/or dual sourcing
• Explore and aggressively pursue cost reduction opportunities using cost model tools and bubble charts.
• Recommend supplier process utilization by interpreting blueprints and evaluating customer needs. 
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
• Explore available and new technologies in the market and implements best practices related to purchasing activities.
• Develop new suppliers that meet BW cost, quality and delivery requirements. 
• Prepare and lead RFQ’s for multi-year full production quantities. 
• Evaluate part designs with engineering, quality and suppliers to obtain optimum efficiencies.
• Participate in purchasing related internal meetings and reports for Sr. management (i.e. cost reduction reports, commodities strategies, cross functional project report outs)
• Maintain complex spreadsheets containing supply base data, including piece prices breakdown, part weight, volumes, suppliers name, LRP info, etc.
• Understand and adhere to current health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Communicate and enforce safe work procedures.
• Understand and adhere to current quality and control policies.
• Identify and close safety issues (suggestions, inspection and investigation findings) and their corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a four-year degree in business or engineering; and 2 - 5 years purchasing experience (automotive environment desired). 
• Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding, and cost breakdown
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools
• Skilled in effective communication techniques
• Organizational skills with attention to detail required
• ERP/MRP experience preferred (SAP a plus)
• Industry Knowledge Preferred or an understanding of automotive processes and components
• Engineering background is a plus
• Practical experience in the procurement of industrial type components or commodities
• Candidate should be computer literate (MS Office); have good presentation skills; have the ability to read and interpret blueprints; and have strong negotiation skills
• Proficient in English
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations

What we believe

Inclusion: Respecting Individuals

Integrity: Honoring truth

Excellence: Focusing on results

Responsibility: Our commitment

Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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