Purchasing Buyer, Senior

The Buyer reports to the Purchasing Manager, as do other Buyers of various levels and responsibilities.
The Buyer is responsible for prioritizing, planning, scheduling, executing and coordinating all phases of assigned work. This position manages a full range of materials and services, as assigned, with responsibility for developing and maintaining excellent supplier relationships.
In addition to direct responsibility for managing the supplier base, the incumbent supports internal product and manufacturing teams on commercial issues and participates on division and corporate purchasing teams. The incumbent also contributes to the overall effectiveness of the materials department as a team member in negotiations and in providing assistance and direction to co-workers.
ACCOUNTABILITIES Develop and manage supply base for assigned commodities to achieve quality, delivery and cost goals.
Support materials, product and manufacturing teams.
Promote and provide internal/external communication among suppliers, Bellwood teams and other Borg-Warner facilities.
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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