Purchasing Coordinator - Supply Chain & Prototype Purchasing

Location: Arden

Position

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.

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 Borg Warner 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:

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 (NDA's)

* 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 with communication skills.

* Understands and adheres to current quality and control policies.

* Understands and adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies.

* Communicate and enforce safe work procedures.

* Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. (i.e. Screens phone calls; reads and responds to mail and Email; maintains calendar;
Organize and schedule live meetings and on-site meetings via Outlook; organizes & simplifies documents requiring approval)

QUALIFICATIONS:

* This position requires a High School…