Prototype Buyer

BorgWarner is a global product leader in powertrain solutions. We focus on developing leading powertrain Technologies that improve fuel economy, emissions and performance. Our facilities are located across the globe to provide local support for our diverse customer base.

We operate in two groups: The Engine Group develops air management strategies and products to optimize engines for fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and enhanced performance. BorgWarner’s expertise includes engine timing systems, boosting systems, ignition systems, air and noise management, cooling and controls. The Drivetrain Group harnesses a legacy of more than 100 years as an industry innovator in transmission and all-wheel drive technology. The group leverages this understanding of powertrain clutching technology to develop interactive control systems and strategies for all types of torque management.

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for a “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as a Prototype Buyer at our Luxembourg Technical Center (LTC).

In this role, and under direct supervision of the Prototype 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 LTC. 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 Accountabilities:

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 Luxembourg Technical Center 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

Supplier Tooling, Assembly Build Fixtures, and Outside Processing / Services

Lead supplier contract negotiations.

Review Terms and Conditions for tooling and build fixtures for Luxembourg Technical Center

Process and Procedure Maintenance

Maintain proper compliance to corporate purchasing practices

Trouble shoot purchasing system issues

Execute global prototype purchasing process for Luxembourg Technical Center 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)

Metrics

Maintain and publish monthly metrics to communicate overall performance

Conduct continuous improvement efforts, coordinate cost reduction efforts for Luxembourg Technical Center

Travel

Up to 10%, both domestic and international

Education & Experience:

Bachelor Degree in related discipline or equivalent experience preferred

0-2 years’ experience in related field

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

Internal Use Only: Salary

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