Purchasing Coordinator - Supply Chain & Prototype Purchasing

Purchasing Coordinator - Supply Chain & Prototype Purchasing

Purchasing Coordinator – Supply Chain & Prototype Purchasing

Location: Arden, NC

About us

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.

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. 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.

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the following for all full-time 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:

This position is responsible for supporting the procurement of items and materials required for production, maintenance, and supplier development.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Reviews purchase requisitions (PR) for the campus, assures PRs meet requirements, issues purchase orders (PO) to vendors. Responsible for filing and storing documentation for audit purposes
• Facilitates the vendor add process and secures approvals based on approval level matrix
• Supports buyers with cost savings reporting and entry in relevant system
• Support buyers with PO maintenance for blanket and spot buy orders in in SAP
• Uses skills in SAP/EXCEL to create various queries and report writing tools to assist all plant functions with usable system data, as required
• Compiles, tracks, and reports on Purchasing Key metrics, scorecard, total spend, minority report, and other reports as requested.
• Assists buyers with commodity projects/strategies including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Reviews and maintains tracking for raw material price changes and trends
• Support buyers with requests for quotations for assigned items from suppliers or potential suppliers.
• Serves as an advisor to other departments in obtaining proper specifications, quotations, delivery terms and cost
• Process POs for materials and tooling in an efficient and timely manner to meet facility schedules
• Works with buyers / planners and logistics team to ensure scheduled orders are completed or on schedule. Track and update manual files as required
• Support maintaining an accurate purchasing database and supplier performance system
• Completes the annual supplier holiday letter submittal to suppliers
• Ensures that suppliers remain informed of all Borg Warner relevant supply chain requirements
• Support buyers with invoice review and quality or delivery issues as assigned
• Maintains tooling records by part number and supplier
• Maintains training records, work instructions and procedures for department.
• Maintains supplier contact files
• Coordinate the purchasing of prototype parts, materials, and services based on engineering and R&D requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, product development, and supply chain teams to understand project timelines and material needs.
• Source and select suppliers capable of producing prototype parts within specified lead times and quality standards.
• Issue purchase orders (POs), manage order confirmations, and track delivery schedules.
• Monitor and follow up on order status to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any delays or quality issues.
• Provide regular updates on procurement status to project managers and engineering leads.
• Collaborate with finance and accounts payable teams to resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies.
• Establishes and maintains constructive supplier relationships…