Purchasing Support Specialist (Industrial Solutions)

BorgWarner; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential

Onsite Health Clinic for employees and

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disabl

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401k with matching

Company paid holidays and vacation

Competitive annual incentive program

Job summary

BorgWarner in Hendersonville, NC is seeking a Purchasing Support Specialist for its Industrial Solutions facility. The role provides operational and administrative support to Purchasing and Supply Chain, handling procurement activities, supplier communications, PO management, sourcing initiatives, ERP data maintenance, reporting, and onboarding.

You will collaborate with Buyers, production planning, operations, engineering, quality, logistics, and suppliers to ensure timely procurement of

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes and supplier management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team player.
• Significant computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Buyers with day-to-day procurement activities and strategic sourcing initiatives through supplier identification, RFQ management, quote analysis, supplier selection, and contract administration.
• Review and process purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, and maintain procurement documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Maintain purchasing systems, vendor master data, supplier records, tooling records, and other procurement-related databases.
• Generate and analyze purchasing metrics, spend reports, supplier scorecards, and other key performance indicators using ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Support cost reduction, continuous improvement, and purchasing strategy initiatives to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Analyze supplier surcharge submissions and validate calculations against contractual agreements, market indices, and purchasing requirements.
• Maintain and administer commodity and surcharge tracking tools, ensuring accurate collection, validation, and reporting of supplier surcharge data related to steel, aluminum, copper, nickel, resins, and other key commodities.
• Coordinate tariff tracking, supplier declarations, country-of-origin documentation, and tariff cost recovery activities in support of customer pass-through and financial reporting requirements.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, vendor setup, and cross-functional approval processes.
• Coordinate supplier compliance activities and support adherence to company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and resolve supplier-related invoicing issues in a timely manner.
• Track supplier commitments and expedite critical materials to minimize production disruptions
• Partner with Production Planning, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams to ensure uninterrupted supply and timely resolution of material and supplier-related issues.
• Promote compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety standards while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing processes

Supplier management

Communication skills

Team player

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purchasing Support Specialist (Industrial Solutions)

Purchasing Support Specialist (Industrial Solutions)

About Us

BorgWarner has nearly a 100-year legacy of innovation, delivering advanced mobility solutions worldwide. We're now expanding into the high-growth data center market, providing advanced power generation systems for AI-driven data centers and microgrid applications. This growth builds our expertise in turbocharging, thermal management, power electronics, and advanced controls - reflecting our commitment to development, sustainability, and real-world impact. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that bring together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the following for all full-time employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1
• Competitive annual incentive program tied to business results

Job Purpose

We’re building a brand-new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to creating power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. This new hub will be at the heart of BorgWarner's latest growth initiative, bringing together engineering, innovation, and technology in one dynamic space. Be part of a team that's shaping the future of sustainable power and driving breakthrough solutions from day one. To learn more about BorgWarner's Industrial Solutions business, please visit: BorgWarner Industrial Solutions .

The Purchasing Support Specialist provides operational and administrative support to the Purchasing and Supply Chain organization within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supporting procurement activities, supplier communications, purchase order management, sourcing initiatives, ERP data maintenance, reporting, and supplier onboarding activities. The position works closely with buyers, production planning, operations, engineering, quality, logistics, and suppliers to ensure the timely procurement of materials, tooling, MRO supplies, and services required to support manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Buyers with day-to-day procurement activities and strategic sourcing initiatives through supplier identification, RFQ management, quote analysis, supplier selection, and contract administration.
• Review and process purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, and maintain procurement documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Maintain purchasing systems, vendor master data, supplier records, tooling records, and other procurement-related databases.
• Generate and analyze purchasing metrics, spend reports, supplier scorecards, and other key performance indicators using ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Support cost reduction, continuous improvement, and purchasing strategy initiatives to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Analyze supplier surcharge submissions and validate calculations against contractual agreements, market indices, and purchasing requirements.
• Maintain and administer commodity and surcharge tracking tools, ensuring accurate collection, validation, and reporting of supplier surcharge data related to steel, aluminum, copper, nickel, resins, and other key commodities.
• Coordinate tariff tracking, supplier declarations, country-of-origin documentation, and tariff cost recovery activities in support of customer pass-through and financial reporting requirements.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, vendor setup, and cross-functional approval processes.
• Coordinate supplier compliance activities and support adherence to company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and resolve supplier-related invoicing issues in a timely manner.
• Track supplier commitments and expedite critical materials to minimize production disruptions
• Partner with Production Planning, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams to ensure uninterrupted supply and timely resolution of material and supplier-related issues.
• Promote compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety standards while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• This position requires a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes and supplier management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team player.
• Significant computer literacy, including comprehensive business systems and personal computers using Microsoft Office applications.
• Candidate must be able to follow instructions, safety rules, and regulations.

What We Believe

• Inclusion: Respecting individuals
• Integrity: Honoring truth
• Excellence: Focusing on results
• Responsibility: Our commitment
• Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

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.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.

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.