Prototype Buyer - BorgWarner : Job Details

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Kokomo Technical Center - Indiana - USA

Jan 05, 2022

Full time

R2021-7039

**Position**

**Prototype Buyer**

**Location**

Indiana Technical Center with Locations in Noblesville& Kokomo, Indiana.

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 **PROTOTYPE BUYER**. The **PROTOTYPE BUYER** will be primarily responsible for contract negotiations of prototype material, supplier tooling, assembly build fixtures, outside processing, and services for the Kokomo Technical Center (KTC). The Prototype Buyer will also be responsible for managing the prototype purchasing commodity strategy, which is designed to leverage BorgWarners 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 responsibilities**

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 KTC 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 KTC

Process and Procedure Maintenance

* Maintain proper compliance to corporate purchasing practices

* Trouble shoot purchasing system issues

* Execute global prototype purchasing process for KTC 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

Travel

* Up to 10%, both domestic and international

**What were looking for**

* Bachelors 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

**What we offer**

* Medical and prescription drug insurance

* Dental and vision insurance

* Retirement Savings Plan (401k)

* Employee Incentive Plan

* Life Insurance

* Paid Parental Leave

* Company paid Holidays

* Company Paid Vacation

* Tuition Assistance

* Onsite Noblesville Wellness Center with Nurse Practitioner

* And More!

**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.

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

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**Safety**

This position will adhere to the Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner Safety Policy Manual. This individual will work in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and co-workers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to their immediate supervisor.

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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.

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