Indirect/Capital Material Buyer

Position

Indirect/Capital Material Buyer

Location

Indiana Technical Center in Kokomo, Indiana or Propulsion Technical Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

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, and 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!

Job Purpose

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for ?dynamic, results driven? individual to join as an Indirect/Capital Material Buyer.

The Indirect/Capital Material Buyer will be primarily responsible for contract administration of indirect materials, Capital Equipment, MRO, packaging, services, tooling and equipment. The Buyer will also assist in the management of commodity strategies designed to leverage BorgWarner's collective purchasing power and maximize synergistic opportunities to optimize supplier performance, reduced total supply costs while meeting our technology expectations throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

General Purchasing

Select, develops and manage supply base for existing production material

Lead negotiations of basic supplier agreements

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks

Support global corporate purchasing activities

Participate in purchasing related internal meetings, including making presentations to senior management

Maintain spreadsheets containing supply base data

Indirect Material Purchasing

Manage existing indirect material supply contracts

Negotiate changes within existing supply contracts for price and/or terms

Establish new suppliers as necessary to supply unique site requirements

Capital Equipment, Tooling, and Services Purchasing

Participate in supplier prequalification

Preparation of Terms and Conditions for unique tool and equipment purchases

Liaison to appropriate legal and core purchasing resources necessary for success

Process and Procedure Maintenance

Maintain proper compliance to corporate purchasing practices

Trouble shoot purchasing system issues

Maintain purchasing process documentation

Participate and liaison to other purchasing agents at KTC, PTC, ETC and other PDS sites

Work toward consistency, alignment, communication and adoption of best practices

+ Conduct and participate in layered purchasing audits in prep for 3rd party reviews (ie. IATF TS16949)

Metrics

Create, maintain, and publish regular metrics to communicate overall team performance

Conduct continuous improvement efforts, coordinate cost reduction efforts

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree required, BS related to discipline or equivalent experience preferred

5+ years' experience in related field

Capable of working in a team-based environment

Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication required

Must have organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines

Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Proficient with SAP

Up to 10% travel, both domestic and international

What We Offer

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption & IVF Assistance

Company Paid Holidays

Company Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Onsite Wellness Center with Nurse Practitioner

Hybrid Work Environment

What We Believe

Inclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.

Integrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.

Excellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.

Responsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment.

Collaboration - We are one BorgWarner.

Safety

This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.

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.

Visa Sponsorship

BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, sponsorship is not available.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

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