New Job Prototype Buyer In Indiana
Full Description
Location
This position is primarily located in Kokomo Technical Center (KTC)
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 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!
Job purpose
In this role, and under direct supervision of the Prototype Purchasing Manager, the Prototype Buyer will be primarily responsible for contract negotiations of prototype material, supplier tooling, assembly build fixtures, outside processing, and services for the Kokomo Technical Canter (KTC). The Prototype Buyer will also be responsible for managing the prototype purchasing commodity strategy, which is designed to leverage BorgWarner’s collective purchasing power and maximize synergistic opportunities to optimize supplier performance, reducing total supply costs while meeting our technology expectations throughout the supply chain.
Key responsibilities
General Purchasing
- Select, develops and manage supply base for existing prototype 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
Prototype Material Purchasing
- Manage existing unique supply contracts to support KTC development builds
- Negotiate changes within existing supply contracts for price and/or terms
- Establish new suppliers as necessary to strengthen the prototype supply base
- Provide consolidated single touch point for all purchasing needs on assigned programs
- Liaison to appropriate legal and core purchasing resources necessary for success
- Willingness to support other PDS-BorgWarner Technical Canters
Supplier Tooling, Assembly Build Fixtures, and Outside Processing / Services
- Lead supplier contract negotiations.
- Review Terms and Conditions for tooling and build fixtures for KTC
Process and Procedure Maintenance
- Maintain proper compliance to corporate purchasing practices
- Trouble shoot purchasing system issues
- Execute global prototype purchasing process for KTC site
- Participate and liaison to other purchasing agents at PTC, NTC, and other PDS technical centers
- 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)
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience preferred
- 0-2 years’ experience in related field; however, candidates with 3+ year's experience preferred
- Capable of working in a fast-paced team 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 office products — Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience in working in an international, corporate environment
- SAP knowledge would be an asset
- Responds quickly to opportunities and model’s enthusiasm and a can-do attitude to the organization. Not afraid to take on bold challenges.
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 Canter 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 local 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
Please note that BorgWarner and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to BorgWarner will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.
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