Buyer, Senior

Individual will have strong strategic planning skills, excellent communication and negotiation capability, and a solid analytical ability. The candidate will provide direction and focus to ongoing productivity improvements, contribute positively to the bottom line, and prioritize multiple tasks to deliver high‑impact results. The individual will be seen as the expert for assigned commodities and play a key role in developing strategies that support the plant and BorgWarner globally. Key Roles & Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard Duties Lead supplier negotiations, sourcing, and managing supplier performance for assigned products and services with little to no management assistance. Work with Global Commodity Managers to develop and execute commodity strategies at the local level. Investigate and develop global sourcing opportunities whenever possible to consolidate and leverage across BorgWarner locations. Grounded in a sound understanding of supply markets and deliver significant and sustainable cost reductions to the bottom line. Lead business teams to develop global strategies across multiple facilities. Develop and implement long‑ and short‑range plans and objectives to ensure cost‑effective and efficient management of plant requirements. Coordinate sourcing for new production launches by establishing and leading cross‑functional supplier teams. Implement continuous‑improvement programs with suppliers that result in cost reductions. Develop long‑term partnerships with world‑class suppliers. Introduce the organization to new technical developments in materials and components to help achieve organizational objectives. Benchmark suppliers and sourcing best practices with other BW plants. Perform job functions in accordance with applicable quality, environmental, and safety policies and procedures. Monitor industry trends and dynamics and communicate to business on a periodic basis. Lead all commercial discussions with suppliers. Accurately maintain supplier purchase orders and schedule agreements. Maintain monthly/quarterly commodity adjustments for the supply base and accurately reflect them in plant forecast. Accurately maintain monthly cost‑reduction forecasts. Align with Supplier Quality, Production Control, and Logistics to resolve supplier shortages and quality issues. Assist negotiations of basic supplier agreements. Coordinate supplier relationships with internal functions. Achieve cost and performance objectives in line with existing strategies. Lead meetings with cross‑functional teams to support disposition of eSCR final decisions. Prepare and maintain required records and files for tariff recovery and disposition. Confere with finance to resolve identified purchasing‑related issues. Update purchase orders at regular intervals per current supplier agreements. Key Competencies Conflict Management Initiative Decision Quality Interpersonal Savvy Drive for Results Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management preferred or related field required. Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M.) certificate preferred. 5+ years’ manufacturing experience preferred. Negotiation experience strongly preferred. Automotive knowledge and experience strongly preferred. Travel is occasionally required, up to 20% of the time. Safety and Physical Requirements All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding, and complying with the safety policies and procedures. Wear PPE when appropriate in designated campus areas. The role involves lifting shoulder height up to 35 lbs. on occasion. Salary Range: $80,800 – $111,100 EEO Statement: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr