Job purpose
BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as a Direct Buyer. This position manage supplier activities related to regular production phases, opportunity management, and cost-saving project implementation. Develop parts, components, and processes with strategic suppliers, supporting operational needs in coordination with the Senior Purchasing Manager and both global and local purchasing teams
Key responsibilities
- Responsible for materials received at the plant according to supplier and commodity assignments.
- Serve as the first point of contact for price increase requests or related issues, and analyze their nature.
- Manage supplier-requested changes (eSCR) with the plant team, ensuring approval, rejection, and communication to suppliers.
- Handle cost and design changes during the production phase resulting from eSCRs.
- Lead capacity analysis with suppliers and coordinate necessary actions during production and project phases (Sourcing and Run at Rate prior to production).
- Commercially align strategic suppliers to create value for the company through competitive pricing and long-term cost reduction commitments.
- Maintain updated pricing in the ERP system.
- Negotiate and achieve raw material price improvements through local supplier development programs or supplier substitution, in coordination with the Purchasing Manager and general purchasing group.
- Ensure the supplier base complies with BorgWarner’s terms and conditions.
- Create, review, and approve commercial contracts (NDA, AL, GT&C;, VMI, Schedule Agreement, AIF) with direct suppliers.
- Create, execute, and monitor cost reduction projects in alignment with the annual budget.
- Participate in and obtain Sourcing Board approval for business allocation proposals.




- Manage commercial aspects related to quality or delivery issues.
- Lead cost-saving projects through packaging specification changes with suppliers.
- Commercially align strategic suppliers to generate long-term value through competitiveness and commitment.
- Conduct comparative analysis of supplier quotations.
- Analyze investment projects.
- Follow up on the APQP process from Sourcing Nomination to Production and material receipt at the plant, in collaboration with the Commodity Manager.
- Actively and enthusiastically participate in DE&I; and plant engagement activities
What we’re looking for
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Schooling: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related
Experience Time in similar position: 3-5 years in a similar role.
Technical knowledge required:
- Quality systems
- Supplier development and APQP process
- Cost analysis
- Desirable: project management concepts and cost/productivity savings
Other requirements: Microsoft Office, SAP, ERP systems
Travel Availability: Yes Frequency: Monthly
English Requirement: Conversational / Business Level
What we offer
- _ Major Medical Expenses_
- _ Life Insurance_
- _ Dental Plan_
- _ Saving Fund without legal cap_
- _ Grocery voucher without legal cap_
- _ Annual bonus_
- _ Additional holidays_
- _ Bereavement days_
- _ Days per marriage_
What we believe




- Inclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
- Integrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
- Excellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
- Responsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment.
- Collaboration - We are one BorgWarner.
Safety
This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the local BorgWarner Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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, or disability.
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