.To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.GSM Strategic Leader Supports Regional Cross RUsStandard Duties:- Lead supplier negotiations, sourcing and managing supplier performance for assigned products and services across Regional Cross RUs with similar with little to no management assistance.- Working with Global Commodity Managers, develop and execute commodity strategies at Regional level.- Monthly GSM cost reduction forecast: Compile, Analyze, Align with finance team and present monthly forecast to the organization- Investigate and develop global sourcing opportunities whenever possible to consolidate and leverage across BorgWarner locations.- Grounded in a sound understanding of supply markets and deliver significant and sustainable reductions to the bottom line.- Lead business teams to leverage knowledge to develop global strategies across multiple facilities- Lead cross functional team in complex strategies and / or resourcing project(s).- Develop and implement long and short-range plans and objectives to ensure cost-effective and efficient management of plant requirements.- Work with global BorgWarner team to coordinate Sourcing for new production launches by establishing and leading cross-functional supplier teams.- Implement continuous improvement programs with suppliers that result in cost reductions- Develop long-term partnerships with world-class suppliers.- Introduce the organization to new technical developments in materials and components, which will help the organization achieve its objectives.- Work with other BW plants to benchmark suppliers and purchasing best practices.- Perform job functions in accordance with applicable quality, environmental, and safety policies and procedures.- Monitor industry trends and dynamics and communicate to business on periodic basis.- Responsible for all commercial discussions with the supplier- As required, act as a entry level manager for Co-ops, new buyers- Accurately maintain supplier Purchase Orders and Schedule Agreements.- Maintain monthly/ quarterly commodity adjustments for the supply base and accurately reflect same in forecasts of regional plants.Accurately maintain monthly cost reduction forecasts across regional units.- this should the following:- Be a mentor for co-op student and/or new entry level Buyers.- Additional Information:- Travel is occasionally required, up to 5% of the time.- Safety and Physical Requirements:- All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.- Wear PPE when appropriate in designated campus areas.- Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. on occasion