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Job purpose

The Direct Buyer Sr is responsible for managing the direct production materials contract for the Reynosa Mexico Plant, will also assist in managing commodity strategies designed to leverage BorgWarner's collective buying power and maximize synergistic opportunities to optimize supplier performance, reduce total supply costs and meet our technology expectations throughout the supply chain.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing all commercial aspects with supply base.

• Lead the RFQ and supplier selection process for new launch programs

• Achieve cost reduction and performance objectives in line with existing strategies

• Work in alignment with Production Control and Logistics to resolve supplier shortage/delivery issues.

• Lead negotiations of basic supplier agreements

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks

• Work with Global Commodity Managers to develop and execute commodity strategies at local plant level.

• Investigate and develop global sourcing opportunities whenever possible to consolidate and leverage across BorgWarner locations.

• Updates purchase orders at regular intervals per current supplier agreements.

• Individual contributor

• Travel: Up to 10%, both domestic and international

  Responsibilities in the integrated EHS management system

• Comply with the IGS policy, regulations and operational controls.

• Attend all training programs, medical examinations and other required IGS activities.

• Participate in the development of internal audits, health and safety commission tours, EGEn, emergency brigades and other IGS groups, as well as provide necessary support to these.

• Communicate to the EHS department the need to make changes to processes, materials and/or related activities for the timely application of the change management process.

  Authorities in the integrated EHS management system

• Evaluate and reject machinery, equipment, facilities and services that do not meet the established safety, health, environmental and energy management requirements

• Authorized to suspend activities that represent a serious and imminent risk of safety, environmental contamination and/or legal non-compliance, and must immediately inform those responsible for the process and EHS.

• Approval and discussion of budget requests (economic, technical and human) required for the administration of the requirements within the management system.

• Authorized to carry out external communications regarding the IGS to suppliers.

• Authorized to apply disciplinary measures to suppliers for non-compliance with the IGS.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management/Engineering/Business Administration Required

• 5-8 years of purchasing experience working in an automotive production purchasing environment

• Experience with Electronics and Mechanical components preferred.

• Capable of working in a team-based environment

• Critical Analysis Skills

• Excellent Negotiation Skills

• Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication required - Position interacts with all levels of Management (both within BorgWarner and suppliers)

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

• SAP knowledge a plus.

• Must be self-motivated/directed. Required to determine most, if not all, of own work assignments; both tactical and strategic. Requires minimal management input to achieve objectives.

BorgWarner Competencies:

• Business Acumen

• Priority Setting

• Conflict Management

• Timely Decision Making

• Functional / Technical Skills

• Decision Quality

• Ethics and Values

• Action Oriented

  Safety

This position will adhere to safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the local BorgWarner Safety Policy, 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.

Environmental Management System, Health and Safety at Work

Compliance with the environmental, health and safety policy, legal requirements and others applicable to the organization. Participation in Hazard identification, risk assessment and environmental aspects. Commitment to the implementation and operational control of environmental, health and safety procedures.

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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