Purchasing Support Specialist (Industrial Solutions)

Position

• Purchasing Support Specialist (Industrial Solutions)
• Location
• Hendersonville, NC

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 BorgWarner now!

For a listing of openings in the Hendersonville area please visit: BorgWarner Openings

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the following for all full-time employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of 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
• Competitive annual incentive program tied to business results

Job Purpose

We're building a brand-new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to creating power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. This new hub will be at the heart of BorgWarner's latest growth initiative, bringing together engineering, innovation, and technology in one dynamic space. Be part of a team that's shaping the future of sustainable power and driving breakthrough solutions from day one. To learn more about BorgWarner's Industrial Solutions business, please visit: BorgWarner Industrial Solutions.

The Purchasing Support Specialist provides operational and administrative support to the Purchasing and Supply Chain organization within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supporting procurement activities, supplier communications, purchase order management, sourcing initiatives, ERP data maintenance, reporting, and supplier onboarding activities.

The position works closely with buyers, production planning, operations, engineering, quality, logistics, and suppliers to ensure the timely procurement of materials, tooling, MRO supplies, and services required to support manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Buyers with day-to-day procurement activities and strategic sourcing initiatives through supplier identification, RFQ management, quote analysis, supplier selection, and contract administration.
• Review and process purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, and maintain procurement documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Maintain purchasing systems, vendor master data, supplier records, tooling records, and other procurement-related databases.
• Generate and analyze purchasing metrics, spend reports, supplier scorecards, and other key performance indicators using ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Support cost reduction, continuous improvement, and purchasing strategy initiatives to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Analyze supplier surcharge submissions and validate calculations against contractual agreements, market indices, and purchasing requirements.
• Maintain and administer commodity and surcharge tracking tools, ensuring accurate collection, validation, and reporting of supplier surcharge data related to steel, aluminum, copper, nickel, resins, and other key commodities.
• Coordinate tariff tracking, supplier declarations, country-of-origin documentation, and tariff cost recovery activities in support of customer pass-through and financial reporting requirements.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, vendor setup, and cross-functional approval processes.
• Coordinate supplier compliance activities and support adherence to company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and resolve supplier-related invoicing issues in a timely manner.
• Track supplier commitments and expedite critical materials to minimize production disruptions
• Partner with Production Planning, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams to ensure uninterrupted supply and timely resolution of material and supplier-related issues.
• Promote compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety standards while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• This position requires a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes and supplier management.
• ERP/SAP Systems Knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team player.
• Significant computer literacy, including comprehensive business systems and personal computers using Microsoft Office applications.
• Candidate must be able to follow instructions, safety rules, and regulations.

What We Believe

• Inclusion: Respecting individuals
• Integrity: Honoring truth
• Excellence: Focusing on results
• Responsibility: Our commitment
• Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.