Lead the cross functional development, alignment and implementation of sourcing strategy for Charging Products Lead regional Product Purchasing Activities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 61 Lead the development of, execute, cross-functionally communicate and maintain Global Strategic Commodity Business Plans which include: o Supplier Rationalization Strategy (grow/fix/exit strategies), develop short, mid and long-term supplier business roadmaps. o Commodity Benchmarking – regular benchmark of purchasing price (internal and external) as well as understand key commodity cost drivers. o Track and communicate global commodity industry trends, competitor strategies, economic factors and opportunities in global market. 61 Drive/Deliver Cost Improvement activities for Charging by assigned commodity. o Identify and drive cost reduction activities and assure cost competitiveness in pursuit of new business and profitability of existing business. o Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions. o Lead resolution of commercial issues with Global/Key Commodity Suppliers when necessary 61 Maximize the leverage of the global team o Create bundled opportunities to leverage global buy 61 Support Supplier Selection process o Work collaboratively with all affected RU's: seek cross-functional input to maximize overall impact o Gain Sourcing Board approval on sourcing recommendations when needed (resource, raw mat, etc.) 61 Manage the supply base globally o Track Supplier Performance Metrics - Quality, Delivery and Cost o Understand supply base structure, financial strength, book of business, manufacturing/engineering capabilities, open capacity, strengths and weaknesses
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 61 Engineering's degree from a four-year College or University and MBA or secondary graduate degree required 61 10+ years Supply Management experience working in Charging or Automotive Production Purchasing 61 Exceptional track record on achieving Cost Reduction Targets year over year 61 Preferred with Knowledge of Charging Commodities (Power Module, Charging Gun, Sheet Metal, Electrical Components, PCBA) 61 Success history on developing suppliers overseas, so they grow as Global Vendors that can provide Global Solutions 61 Fluency in Foreign Language preferred 61 Work as a team player 61 Critical Analysis Skills 61 Excellent Negotiation Skills
COMMUNICATION SKILLS 61 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. 61 Strong Interpersonal Skills - Position interacts with all levels of BorgWarner/Supplier Management 61 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. KEY COMPETENCIES 61 Business Acumen 61 Strategic Agility 61 Customer Focus 61 Analytical Skills 61 Decision Quality 61 Ethics & Values 61 Negotiating Skill 61 Action Oriented 61 Drive for Results 61 Organizational Agility
