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Job Purpose

As part of the Enterprise Global Supply Management team, this position supports the commercial aspects of procuring assigned commodities on a global scale. The role contributes to the sourcing process, helps secure commercial agreements, supports supplier portfolio management, and identifies emerging technologies and supplier innovations to strengthen BorgWarner’s cost and innovation position. This position plays an important role in supporting cost savings, supplier performance, and risk mitigation—ultimately contributing to operational efficiency and BorgWarner’s competitive advantage in the global marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

• Manage a defined portfolio of procurement commodities (e.g. software, SaaS, IT services, HR services) aligned with global sourcing objectives.
• Support the development and execution of multi-year commodity strategies and supplier portfolios in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Apply BorgWarner’s LA/GS model (Local Accountability / Global Strength) to help deliver competitive advantage and value.

Sourcing and Negotiation

• Support strategic sourcing of assigned commodities: assist with specification design, RFx development, supplier response coordination, and quote/TCO analysis.
• Participate in pricing and commercial term negotiations; assist in contract development and implementation.
• Gather and analyze information on cost drivers, market dynamics, innovation areas, and alternative suppliers to support decision making.
• Contribute to sub-commodity strategy development and cost optimization efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in resolving supplier issues post-award and support escalation processes.

Supplier Performance and Management

• Collaborate with stakeholders on supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and issue resolution.
• Support relationships with key global suppliers; participate in strategic reviews to align objectives and identify opportunities.
• Track value delivery and support cost effectiveness within scope.
• Help maintain supplier strategies and dashboards reflecting performance, competitiveness, and strategic fit.
• Use benchmarking and analytics to identify trends and risks; assist in managing contracts, SLAs, and compliance activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Engage stakeholders by understanding their needs and concerns, and support communication of business information and decisions.
• Align procurement activities with business objectives by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in workshops and strategy sessions to identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and promote innovation.
• Translate stakeholder priorities into actionable procurement plans and support change management efforts.

Risk Management

• Support compliance efforts related to contractual obligations, SLAs, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in identifying supplier risks and integrating findings into sourcing strategies.
• Contribute to risk mitigation planning, including dual sourcing and supplier diversification.
• Collaborate with Legal to support inclusion of risk protections in contracts.
• Monitor market trends and disruptions to help adjust procurement strategies.
• Participate in supplier reviews and site visits to assess performance and risk.
• Help embed risk considerations into supplier selection and management processes.

Leadership and Mentoring

• Act as a resource to stakeholders by sharing market intelligence and supplier insights.
• Communicate GSM strategy and action plans in alignment with organizational goals.
• Support cross-functional sourcing teams to ensure alignment across procurement, engineering, and finance.
• Share best practices in negotiations, contract management, and market analysis with peers.
• Promote ethical sourcing and compliance through active participation in procurement processes.

What we are looking for

• 8+ years of experience in Procurement supporting corporate or business unit functions within a global organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Strong collaborator and team player who thrives in fast-paced, high-demand settings.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required.
• High ethical standards and integrity in supplier relationships and decision-making.
• Demonstrated success in supporting cost savings, supplier performance, and sourcing objectives.
• Solid business acumen with the ability to evaluate market dynamics and supplier capabilities.
• Skilled at working across functions and engaging stakeholders at various levels.
• Effective conflict resolution skills and ability to support constructive dispute management.
• Highly organized and analytical, with a detail-oriented and proactive mindset.
• Ability to understand complex business requirements and contribute to solving challenging issues.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com

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