Strategic Indirect Buyer, MRO – Senior II

BorgWarner; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical coverage with no monthly

Onsite health clinic at no cost

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

Job summary

The BorgWarner Arden campus invites an experienced Indirect Strategic Buyer, Senior II to lead commodity strategies for plant indirect needs. You will negotiate with suppliers, develop local and global sourcing plans, and drive cost reductions while ensuring quality and delivery targets.

This role requires strong strategic planning, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate across teams. Located in Arden, NC, it offers early participation in market-leading mobility solutions and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field required.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M) preferred.
• 8+ years' experience preferred.
• Negotiation experience strongly preferred.
• Automotive knowledge and experience strongly preferred.
• Strong SAP competency.
• CPM certification preferred.
• Attendance on the job is essential.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Commercial leadership for plant capital requirements and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
• Lead supplier negotiations, sourcing and managing supplier performance with limited supervision.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies with Indirect Global Commodity Managers at local level.
• Investigate and develop global sourcing opportunities to consolidate across BorgWarner sites.
• Drive significant and sustainable cost reductions and align with bottom-line targets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop global strategies across facilities.
• Develop long/short-range plans for cost-effective plant procurement.
• Implement continuous improvement programs with suppliers to reduce costs.
• Develop long-term supplier partnerships and introduce new technologies.

Skills

Negotiation

SAP competency

Automotive knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

CPM certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

The BorgWarner Arden campus invites an experienced Indirect Strategic Buyer, Senior II to lead commodity strategies for plant indirect needs. You will negotiate with suppliers, develop local and global sourcing plans, and drive cost reductions while ensuring quality and delivery targets.

This role requires strong strategic planning, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate across teams. Located in Arden, NC, it offers early participation in market-leading mobility solutions and a