{"id":3899503,"url":"https://alion.io/job/borgwarner-purchasing-support-specialist-industrial-solutions","title":"Purchasing Support Specialist (Industrial Solutions)","company":{"id":1770939,"name":"BorgWarner","domain":"borgwarner.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/borgwarner","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":85,"open_postings":47,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.745,"repost_share":0.064,"time_to_fill_p50_days":19,"computed_at":"2026-11-10T06:52:35Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Hendersonville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":54800,"max":75350,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":75350},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-06T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-06","last_verified_at":"2026-11-10T02:31:15Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"Position\nPurchasing Support Specialist (Industrial Solutions)\nLocation\nHendersonville, NC\nAbout Us\nBorgWarner has nearly a 100-year legacy of innovation, delivering advanced mobility solutions worldwide. We’re now expanding into the high-growth data center market, providing advanced power generation systems for AI-driven data centers and microgrid applications. This growth builds our expertise in turbocharging, thermal management, power electronics, and advanced controls - reflecting our commitment to development, sustainability, and real-world impact. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that bring 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\nWe believe the 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.\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 future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!\nFor a listing of openings in the Hendersonville area please visit: BorgWarner Openings\nPay & Benefits\nAll 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:\nDay 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium\nOnsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of no cost\nDental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage\nTuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months\nRetirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program\nCompany paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1\nCompetitive annual incentive program tied to business results\nJob Purpose\nWe’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.\nThe 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport Buyers with day-to-day procurement activities and strategic sourcing initiatives through supplier identification, RFQ management, quote analysis, supplier selection, and contract administration.\nReview and process purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, and maintain procurement documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.\nMaintain purchasing systems, vendor master data, supplier records, tooling records, and other procurement-related databases.\nGenerate and analyze purchasing metrics, spend reports, supplier scorecards, and other key performance indicators using ERP systems and reporting tools.\nSupport cost reduction, continuous improvement, and purchasing strategy initiatives to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.\nAnalyze supplier surcharge submissions and validate calculations against contractual agreements, market indices, and purchasing requirements.\nMaintain 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.\nCoordinate tariff tracking, supplier declarations, country-of-origin documentation, and tariff cost recovery activities in support of customer pass-through and financial reporting requirements.\nCoordinate supplier onboarding, vendor setup, and cross-functional approval processes.\nCoordinate supplier compliance activities and support adherence to company, customer, and regulatory requirements.\nInvestigate and resolve supplier-related invoicing issues in a timely manner.\nTrack supplier commitments and expedite critical materials to minimize production disruptions\nPartner with Production Planning, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams to ensure uninterrupted supply and timely resolution of material and supplier-related issues.\nPromote compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety standards while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.\nParticipate in cross-functional projects and perform other duties as assigned.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nThis position requires a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent with 1-3 years of relevant experience.\nKnowledge of purchasing processes and supplier management.\nERP/SAP Systems Knowledge.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills required.\nDemonstrated ability to be an effective team player.\nSignificant computer literacy, including comprehensive business systems and personal computers using Microsoft Office applications.\nCandidate must be able to follow instructions, safety rules, and regulations.\nWhat We Believe\nInclusion: Respecting individuals\nIntegrity: Honoring truth\nExcellence: Focusing on results\nResponsibility: Our commitment\nCollaboration: Building trust\nSafety\nThis 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.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.\nJoin the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.\nFor more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com\n-Salary Range:\n$54,800 - $75,350Internal Use Only: SalaryGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy Statement\nCarefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. 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