About UsBorgWarner 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 BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.Our CultureWe believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment.BorgWarner 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 OpportunitiesWe 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 BorgWarner now!Job PurposeThe Purchasing Supervisor will manage a team of Buyers in the Viana ETTS location and will be responsible for the procurement of assigned components and materials. This role will exercise global leadership in the communication, implementation, and reinforcement of purchasing strategies.LocationViana do Castelo ETTS plant, PortugalKey AccountabilitiesSupervise, train, and guide Commodity Buyers (CB) in the area of competence.Support the purchasing team in negotiations.Support and maintain global commodity strategies in alignment with global commodity managers.Define and standardize the workflow for Buyers.Coordinate cost reduction activities.Support buyers in multifunctional teams including engineering, program management, supplier development, logistics, and manufacturing.Occasionally travel to vendors for site risk assessments and make revisions to new component releases.Responsible for supporting BorgWarner's new technology products, identifying and developing new technologies in suppliers.Validate and develop action plans to minimize the impact of high-risk suppliers.Key contact for supplier relationships with internal functions (i.e., Logistics, production, etc.).Track and report BSC metrics.Lead corrective action measures to the Purchasing function of the plant.Lead complex and/or crucial negotiations with suppliers, in line with existing strategies.Continuously improve the health, safety, and environmental conditions of the team.Communicate and strengthen safe working procedures.Develop a culture characterized by good professional ethics and a process of involvement among workers in all areas.Education & ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field.5 or more years of experience in the Supply Chain area.Experience in procurement processes is strongly preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.Experience in SAP purchasing module is strongly preferred.Experience with other software is considered.Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal; good presentation skills; strong demonstrated negotiation skills, and the ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints.Good English language skills (spoken and written).Proficiency level in Portuguese (spoken and written).Availability to travel globally.
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