Global Commodity Manager (m/f/d)

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.

Within our Business Unit DBS we are looking for a Global Commodity Manager (m/f/d) either in Heidelberg (Germany) or in our other european countries like Poland, Hungary or Sweden.

About the role

- Lead the development of, execute, cross-functionally communicate and maintain Global Strategic Commodity Business Plans which include:

• Global Commodity Strategies.
• Supplier Rationalization Strategy (grow/fix/exit strategies).
• Low Cost Economy (LCE) and Localization Strategies.
• Commodity Benchmarking - thorough understanding of benchmarking data (internal and external) as well as key commodity cost drivers. 
• Track and communicate global commodity industry trends, competitor strategies, economic factors and opportunities in the global market place.
• Thorough product/process knowledge and new technologies.
• Approved Supplier list - strategic, preferred, not approved, etc.
• Develop cross-functional alignment/buy-in of all global commodity strategies and activities.
• Monitor and report compliance to commodity contracts and strategies.

- Deliver Budgeted/Forecasted Cost Reductions by assigned commodity

• Develop Cost Models to understand "should be" cost to identify and drive cost reduction opportunities and assure cost competitiveness in pursuit of new business opportunities.
• Identify Cost Reduction opportunities based on Benchmarking data base and key cost driver analysis, Capacity analysis at suppliers, Product/process improvements, Implementation of new technologies, Execution of competitive sourcing process, Commodity market trends
• Establish and lead negotiation strategies by Supplier which includes input from all Product Lines and Operations
• Support commercial relations with production material Suppliers including Non Disclosure Agreements, Requests For Quotations, Quotation Analysis, Negotiations, LTA's, Prototype/Production Procurement, Purchase Order Development and Annual Improvement Factors
• Lead resolution of commercial issues with Global/Key Commodity Suppliers when necessary

- Support Supplier Selection process

• Work collaboratively with all affected Business Units: seek cross-functional input to maximize overall impact
• Gain Sourcing Board approval on sourcing recommendations when needed (resource, raw mat, etc.)
• Ensure source/resource recommendations are implemented on time and at recommended pricing levels

- Manage the supply base globally

• Track Supplier Performance Metrics - Quality, Delivery and Cost
• Understand supply base structure, financial strength, book of business, manufacturing/engineering capabilities, open capacity, strengths and weaknesses
• Create and execute action plans to reduce exposure to financially stressed suppliers. 

- Maximize the leverage of the global team

•  Create bundled eRFQ's to leverage global buy

About you

- Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and MBA or secondary graduate degree required 
• 10+ years Supply Management experience working in Automotive Production Purchasing
• Increasing responsibility in an automotive production environment
• Strong background in Cost Reduction and Process Improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing suppliers
• Strategy development and execution experience desired
• Fluency in Foreign Language preferred
• Experience Managing and Leading Teams
• Critical Analysis Skills
• Excellent Negotiation Skills

- Communication & Computer skills

• Must be able to work within a Team environment of conflicting opinions, ideas and solutions and provide clear direction to reach alignment of all stakeholders.
• Must be highly effective at communicating:
  • Commodity strategies and reasons to support - ability to get buy-in
  • With internal Customers and Suppliers
  • With peers to set short, mid and long-term direction
• Strong Interpersonal Skills - Position interacts with all levels of BorgWarner/Supplier Management
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Webex and PowerPoint.

- Key Competencies

• Business Acumen - knows commodity markets, trends, suppliers and information affecting BW business.
• Strategic Agility - articulates cre