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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.\nOur Culture\nBorgWarner 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. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.\nCareer Opportunities\nWe 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.\nIf this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.\nYou may see the list of requirements and feel 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.\nJob Purpose\nManage the assigned portfolio of semiconductors in all aspects of the purchasing function.\nBorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as a Category Buyer, Semiconductors.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupplier selection, benchmarking, sourcing and negotiations on global level\nCreating and maintaining contracts with suppliers from the managed portfolio\nWorking on possibilities of supply base optimization, localization in the country of consumption for various plants on global level\nBe the subject matter expert and key counterpart for other functions in the organization (e.g. engineering, quality, Advanced Launch Managers, PC&L)\nSupport category strategy development and supplier relationship management together with the global category manager\nundefined\nWhat We Are Looking For\nBachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred\nMinimum 3-year working experience in a similar position of buying electronic components\nStrong negotiation and excellent communication skills in English\nGood knowledge of MS Office (e.g. Excel, Power Point)\nAbility and interest to understand and read product related requirements and specifications\nTeam player, understanding and following the highest ethical standards and business principles\nStrategic planning and execution\nMobility and readiness to travel global\nExperience in working in an international, corporate environment\nWhat We Offer\nMedical and Prescription Drug Insurance\nDental and Vision Insurance\nRetirement Savings Plan (401k)\nLife Insurance\nPaid Parental Leave\nAdoption & IVF Assistance\nCompany Paid Holidays\nCompany Paid Vacation\nTuition Assistance\nOnsite Wellness Center with Nurse Practitioner\nHybrid Work Environment\nWhat We Believe\nInclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences\nIntegrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise\nExcellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information\nResponsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment\nCollaboration - We are one BorgWarner\nVisa Sponsorship\nBorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.\nNo Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors\nPlease note that BorgWarner and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to BorgWarner will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.\nCareer Scam Disclaimer\nBorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide their Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.\nJoin the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com\n-Salary Range:\nInternal Use Only: SalaryGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy Statement\nCarefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. 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