BorgWarner

Global Commodity Manager

BorgWarner  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers thatbringstogether talented employees, meaningfulworkand amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world

Our Culture

BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence,commits toresponsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaborationWe believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

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 vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.

If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited tosubmitan applicationfor consideration.

You may see the list of requirementsandfeel you do not meet all of them. However,remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.

JobPurpose

As part of the Enterprise Global Supply Management team, this position supports the commercial aspects ofprocuringassigned commodities on a global scale. The role contributes to the sourcing process, helps secure commercial agreements, supports supplier portfolio management, andidentifiesemerging technologies and supplier innovations to strengthen BorgWarner’s cost and innovation position. This position playsan important rolein supporting cost savings, supplier performance, and risk mitigation—ultimately contributingto operational efficiency and BorgWarner’s competitive advantage in the global marketplace.

KeyResponsibilities

StrategyandPlanning

  • Manage a defined portfolio of procurement commodities (e.g. software, SaaS, IT services, HR services) aligned with global sourcingobjectives

  • Support the development and execution of multi-year commodity strategies and supplier portfolios in partnership with internal stakeholders.

  • Apply BorgWarner’s LA/GS model (Local Accountability / Global Strength) to help deliver competitive advantage and value.

SourcingandNegotiation

  • Support strategic sourcing of assigned commodities:assistwith specification design, RFx development, supplier response coordination, and quote/TCO analysis.

  • Participate in pricing and commercial term negotiations;assistin contract development and implementation.

  • Gather andanalyzeinformation on cost drivers, market dynamics, innovation areas, and alternative suppliers to support decision making.

  • Contribute to sub-commodity strategy development and cost optimization efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

  • Assistin resolving supplier issues post-award and support escalation processes.

Supplier Performance and Management

  • Collaborate with stakeholders on supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and issue resolution.

  • Support relationships with key global suppliers;participatein strategic reviews to alignobjectivesandidentifyopportunities.

  • Track value delivery and support cost effectiveness within scope.

  • Helpmaintainsupplier strategies and dashboards reflecting performance, competitiveness, and strategic fit.

  • Use benchmarking and analytics toidentifytrends and risks;assistin managing contracts, SLAs, and compliance activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Engage stakeholders by understanding their needs andconcerns, andsupport communication of business information and decisions.

  • Align procurement activities with businessobjectivesby collaborating with cross-functional teams.

  • Participate in workshops and strategy sessions toidentifycost-saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and promote innovation.

  • Translate stakeholder priorities into actionable procurement plans and support change management efforts.

Risk Management

  • Support compliance efforts related to contractual obligations, SLAs, and regulatory requirements.

  • Assistinidentifyingsupplier risks and integrating findings into sourcing strategies.

  • Contribute to risk mitigation planning, including dual sourcing and supplier diversification.

  • Collaborate with Legal to support inclusion of risk protections in contracts.

  • Monitor market trends and disruptions to help adjust procurement strategies.

  • Participate in supplier reviews and site visits to assess performance and risk.

  • Help embed risk considerations into supplierselectionand management processes.

Leadership and Mentoring

  • Act as a resource to stakeholders by sharing market intelligence and supplier insights.

  • Communicate GSM strategy and action plans in alignment with organizational goals.

  • Support cross-functional sourcing teams to ensure alignment across procurement, engineering, and finance.

  • Share best practices in negotiations, contract management, and market analysis with peers.

  • Promote ethical sourcing and compliance through active participation in procurement processes.

Whatwe arelooking for

  • 8+ years of experience in Procurement supporting corporate or business unit functions within a global organization.

  • Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

  • Strong collaborator and team player who thrives in fast-paced, high-demand settings.

  • Willingness and flexibility to travel asrequired

  • High ethical standards and integrity in supplier relationships and decision-making.

  • Demonstrated success in supporting cost savings, supplier performance, and sourcingobjectives

  • Solid business acumen with the ability to evaluate market dynamics and supplier capabilities.

  • Skilled at working across functions and engaging stakeholders at various levels.

  • Effective conflict resolution skills and ability to support constructive dispute management.

  • Highly organized and analytical, with a detail-oriented and proactive mindset.

  • Ability to understand complex business requirements and contribute to solving challenging issues.

Join the company that iscreating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient worldFor more information aboutBorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com

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About BorgWarner

As a global product leader for over 130 years, we deliver innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. Guided by our commitment to inclusion, integrity, excellence, responsibility and collaboration—and our pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2035—we’re leading the automotive industry to a future that is cleaner, healthier and safer for all.

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Year Founded
Unknown
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