Lead the cross functional development, alignment and implementation of sourcing strategy for Charging Products
Lead regional Product Purchasing Activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

•  Lead the development of, execute, cross-functionally communicate and maintain Global Strategic Commodity Business Plans which include:
  • Supplier Rationalization Strategy (grow/fix/exit strategies), develop short, mid and long-term supplier business roadmaps.
  • Commodity Benchmarking – regular benchmark of purchasing price (internal and external) as well as understand key commodity cost drivers. 
  • Track and communicate global commodity industry trends, competitor strategies, economic factors and opportunities in global market.
• Drive/Deliver Cost Improvement activities for Charging by assigned commodity.
  • Identify and drive cost reduction activities and assure cost competitiveness in pursuit of new business and profitability of existing business.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions.
  • Lead resolution of commercial issues with Global/Key Commodity Suppliers when necessary
•  Maximize the leverage of the global team
  •  Create bundled opportunities to leverage global buy
• Support Supplier Selection process
  • Work collaboratively with all affected RU's: seek cross-functional input to maximize overall impact
  • Gain Sourcing Board approval on sourcing recommendations when needed (resource, raw mat, etc.)
• 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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Engineering's degree from a four-year College or University and MBA or secondary graduate degree required 
• 10+ years Supply Management experience working in Charging or Automotive Production Purchasing
• Exceptional track record on achieving Cost Reduction Targets year over year
• Preferred with Knowledge of Charging Commodities (Power Module, Charging Gun, Sheet Metal, Electrical Components, PCBA) 
• Success history on developing suppliers overseas, so they grow as Global Vendors that can provide Global Solutions
• Fluency in Foreign Language preferred
• Work as a team player
• Critical Analysis Skills
• Excellent Negotiation Skills

COMMUNICATION 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.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills - Position interacts with all levels of BorgWarner/Supplier Management
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen
• Strategic Agility
• Customer Focus
• Analytical Skills
• Decision Quality
• Ethics & Values
• Negotiating Skill
• Action Oriented
• Drive for Results

Organizational Agility

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