Key Accountabilities: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.Education & Experience:Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management/Engineering/Business Administration - Required.5 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr