Buyer

Job description

The position is required to support the increasing workload associated with LFP newly awarded business programs, including sample delivery, industrialization, and series production ramp-up, while simultaneously driving new business acquisition through competitive supply chain and BOM cost management. Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities As LFP product buyer Support customer RFQs, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and new business acquisition. Develop and execute sourcing strategies in alignment with LFP Product Purchasing Manager, Global Commodity Managers (GCMs), plant buyers, and business objectives. Manage and optimize BOM costs to improve project profitability and competitiveness. Coordinate supplier sourcing, project launch readiness, and support production ramp-up activities. Align sourcing strategies and execution plans with plant buyers and GCMs to ensure successful project milestones and production launches. Identify and mitigate supplier risks, capacity constraints, and material availability issues. Support plant buyer for timely sample sourcing and delivery for prototype and customer validation activities. For the production out of Asia Be responsible for operational purchasing activities where dedicated local plant buyer resources are unavailable, including sample procurement, supplier coordination, purchase order follow-up, and launch support. Requirements / Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in global purchasing, sourcing, supply chain management, or program procurement cross regions, preferably in the automotive, battery, energy storage, or electronics industry. Proven experience managing suppliers throughout the product lifecycle, including prototype/sample phase, launch activities, and mass production. Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier development, cost analysis, and BOM cost optimization. Experience supporting customer RFQs, commercial negotiations, and new business acquisition activities. Solid understanding of supply chain risk management, capacity planning and logistics. Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate market trends, cost drivers, and supplier performance. Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Proficient in SAP, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis tools. Fluent in English. Self-driven, results-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced international environment. - Internal Use Only: Salary Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here , select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. Career Scam Disclaimer: BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.