BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as an ADVANCED LAUNCH MANAGER. The ADVANCED LAUNCH MANAGER will manage the program purchasing function in his/her assigned area and be the voice of global supply chain management within the program team. The Advanced Launch Manager will have financial ownership for the entire Bill of Materials in the Advanced Launch Phase, working closely with the Global Commodity Managers and Local Plant GSM Buyers to ensure parts are sourced on time while meeting the program budget, initiating the APQP process in conjunction with the Supplier Development Organization and working to ensure that APQP deliverables are being executed in accordance with the overall program timeline, and providing support to Local Plant GSM at various BorgWarner manufacturing sites.

• Responsible for managing program kickoff reviews with the rest of the GSM Team to outline key program deliverables
• Report status of current production leverage opportunities, sourcing plans, carryover parts/capacity, and raw material economic exposure
• Work to identify and execute improvement opportunities when budget overages exist in the Bill of Materials
• Manage launch reports, cost walks, and one pager summaries
• Participate in cross functional teams, including Engineering, Program Management, Supplier Development, and Manufacturing Site Team
• Responsible for the sourcing of new components that are not included in existing commodity strategies
• Responsible for holding launch readiness reviews with the entire cross functional team, which would include identifying issues, assigning tasks, and driving accountability
• Responsible for managing supplier tooling
• Manage a smooth transition from Advanced Launch phase to production phase by ensuring that the local GSM team is fully supported
• Responsible for supporting BorgWarner\'s new technology products by identifying and driving new supplier technologies
• Responsible for driving early supplier onboarding for new programs
• Exhibit overall process discipline within the GSM function
• Responsible for managing all post supplier nominations / sourcing activities as it pertains to engineering driven changes:
  • Send updated drawings to the supplier having them confirm their quotation.
  • Ensure that BW PDS and the supplier completes and signs off the Team Feasibility Commitment Form (TFC).
  • Organize any necessary follow up reviews with the supplier and BW PDS engineering.
  • If an engineering changes drives up cost, validate that the supplier’s cost is justified and work with the supplier to mitigate that cost.
  • If an engineering change is intended to reduce cost, make certain BW PDS receives the subsequent piece price or tooling cost reduction.
  • Track all cost changes in the Advance Launch Report document (i.e. track engineering driven, customer driven, GSM driven costs, etc.).
  • Ensure the PO documentation / authorization issued by the local GSM team is to the correct design revision level.

What we\'re looking for:

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management/Engineering/Business Management Required
• 8 plus years of purchasing or program management experience working in an automotive production purchasing/GSM environment
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) a plus
• Experience working as member of a team
• Program Management Skills
• Team Leader Skills
• Critical Analysis Skills
• Excellent Negotiation Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills - Position interacts with all levels of BorgWarner/Supplier Management
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, eRFQ, Web based Intranet Systems, MRP systems knowledge a plus.
• Must be self-motivated/directed. Required to determine most, if not all, of own work assignments; both tactical and strategic. Requires minimal management input to achieve objectives.

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