Purchasing Program Manager; Industrial Solutions

Position

Purchasing Program Manager (Industrial Solutions)

Arden, NC or Auburn Hills, MI

Borg Warner 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 Borg Warner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. Borg Warner 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 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 Borg Warner now!

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at 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

This is a strategic and execution-focused role responsible for leading the end-to-end launch of complex, multi-site industrial programs. This position ensures the timely and flawless introduction of new products by managing global Bill of Materials (BOM), coordinating cross-functional teams, and aligning supplier readiness with internal milestones. This role will lead detailed planning and execution activities, monitor milestone compliance, and ensure that all launch components—from tooling and supplier quotes to SoBo approvals and commercial terms—are accurately documented and centrally stored.

This position is pivotal in maintaining program integrity, escalating risks appropriately, and delivering comprehensive reporting on launch progress, supplier performance, and corrective actions.

• Launch Planning & Coordination:
  • Create global master BOM with all Industrial Solutions product components for timing and flawless launch purposes. Storage in the SharePoint, suppliers quotes, SoBo approvals and all relevant documentation regarding to the program.
  • Oversee the development and execution of detailed launch plans for the Industrial Solutions projects, ensuring that all purchasing related activities are executed according to timeline and budget.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project goals, requirements and milestones with weekly global meetings to track progress of activities with the suppliers.
  • Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to ensure readiness for launch, including procurement, production, and logistics.
• Milestone Monitoring & Compliance:
  • Ensure that the purchasing related areas of the project progresses according to its defined milestones and deadlines leading up to the launch.
  • Track and monitor the progress of activities, identifying any delays or issues in purchasing that could impact the launch timeline.
  • Work closely with project teams to implement corrective actions when necessary and ensure the project remains on schedule.
  • Make sure escalation are properly done to Borg Warner Senior Leadership.
• Problem-Solving & Barrier Management:
  • Identify potential risks, obstacles or bottlenecks in the pre-launch and launch phases.
  • Proactively assess challenges and develop alternative solutions to keep the project moving forward without compromising quality.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve any issues that could disrupt project milestones or impact the launch date.
  • Highlight project difficulties and provide recommendations for overcoming barriers and keeping the project on track.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination:
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