Buyer- Indirect/MRO/CAPEX

Position

Buyer- MRO/Indirect Material/CAPEX (Industrial Solutions)

Location

Arden, NC  

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 the 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! 

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium

Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months

Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program

Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Indirect and Capex Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing procurement activities related to indirect goods and services, as well as capital expenditures (Capex) for the Industrial Solutions organization. This role plays a critical part in optimizing cost and supporting cost reduction target, ensuring supplier performance like on time delivery and quality, and supporting strategic investment initiatives across the organization.

This role will require working closely with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Engineering, Facilities, and Operations. The buyer ensures that procurement decisions align with budgetary goals, compliance standards, and long-term business objectives. The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor with strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach to supplier relationship management. This position will begin out of the BorgWarner Arden, NC facility and will transition to another facility based in Western North Carolina, with a specific location to be finalized.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for capital and indirect (MRO) spending to optimize cost, quality, and delivery. This includes leading the qualification & development of new suppliers and the 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 and 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, utilize a total landed cost approach optimizing prices for new and existing business in the assigned commodities.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the commodity perimeter.
• Tactics to include 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 suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships and alignment with business goals.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Become expert defined space, able to understand and communicate micro and macroeconomic influences and develop strategies to either mitigate or benefit.
• Manage the relationship with each supplier through regular business & roadmap reviews and disciplined contract management
• Able to construct complex excel models for estimating and simulating any business issues.
• Develop and report out on clear strategy for responsible commodities tha