Location
This position is primarily located in San Luis Potosi MX
About us
BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings 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 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.
Career Opportunities
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!
Job purpose
BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as a Direct Buyer. Responsible for 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
- English Requirement: Microsoft Office, SAP, ERP systems
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

📌 Direct Buyer Sr (San Luis Potosí)
🏢 Borgwarner
📍 San Luis Potosí