Proactive approach to supplier relationship management
Ability to work closely with internal stakeholders (Finance, Engineering, Facilities, Operations)
Willingness to transition from BorgWarner Arden, NC facility to another facility in Western North Carolina
Responsibilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for capital and indirect (MRO) spending to optimize cost, quality, and delivery, including leading qualification & development of new suppliers and exit of outgoing suppliers in coordination with the plant
Conduct RFQs, RFPs, and supplier negotiations to secure optimal pricing and terms
Negotiate Capital, MRO, and service agreements or contracts to achieve cost savings and mitigate risks
Develop and execute plant cost savings initiatives & risk mitigation strategies on existing business to achieve annual savings budgets, utilizing a total landed cost approach optimizing prices for new and existing business in assigned commodities
Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the commodity perimeter
Implement tactics including program bundling, dual sourcing, leveraging other programs activities, tariff avoidance, USMCA, duty mitigation, specification/tolerance/material changes, process optimization, VA&VE, logistics & packaging optimization, payment term improvement
Minimize collective risk through favorable raw material, currency adjustment mechanisms
Support digital procurement initiatives and e-sourcing tools
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (incomplete in description)