Purchasing Program Manager; Industrial Solutions

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Arden, NC or Auburn Hills, MI

This position will be based/cupertino at the Borg Warner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility in Hendersonville, NC or this position can be based at the Borg Warner facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Borg Warner 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 Borg Warner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment:
Borg Warner 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.

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 Borg Warner now!

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

Tuitionிண Reimbursement Program after 18 months

Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program

Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

This is a strategic and execution-focused role responsible for leading the end-to-end launch of complex, multi-site industrial programs. The position ensures the timely and flawless møte introduction of new products by managing global Bill of Materials (BOM), coordinating cross‑functional teams, and aligning supplier readiness with internal milestones. The role leads detailed planning and execution activities, monitors milestone compliance, and ensures all launch components are accurately documented and centrally stored.

The position is pivotal in maintaining program integrity, escalating risks appropriately, and delivering comprehensive reporting on launch progress, supplier performance and corrective actions.

Launch Planning & Coordination:

Create global master BOM with all Industrial Solutions product components for timing and flawless(DE) launch purposes. Store in SharePoint, suppliers quotes, SoBo approvals and all relevant documentation regarding the program.

Oversee the freeware development and execution of detailed launch plans for the Industrial Solutions projects, ensuring that all purchasing related activities are executed according to timeline and budget.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment of project goals, requirements and milestones with weekly global meetings to track progress of activities with the suppliers aggregated.

Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to ensure readiness for launch, including procurement, production, and logistics.

Milestone Monitoring & Compliance:

Ensure that the purchasing related areas of the project progress according to its defined milestones and deadlines leading up to the launch.

Track and monitor the progress of activities, identifying any delays or issues in purchasing that could impact the launch timeline.

Work closely with project teams to implement corrective actions when necessary and ensure the project remains on schedule.

Make sure escalation is properly done to Borg Warner Senior Leadership.

Problem‑Solving & Barrier Management:

Identify potential risks, obstacles or bottlenecks in the pre‑launch and launch phases.

Proactively assess challenges and develop alternative solutions to keep the project moving forward without compromising quality.

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