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BorgWarner

Category Buyer, Semiconductors

Auburn Hills - Michigan - USA

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Role family
Supply chain
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
6 Nov 2026

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Category Buyer, Semiconductors

Location

Auburn Hills, MI, USA

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. 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.

Our Culture

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. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

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 vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.

If 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.

You 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.

Job Purpose

Manage the assigned portfolio of semiconductors in all aspects of the purchasing function.

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as a Category Buyer, Semiconductors.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier selection, benchmarking, sourcing and negotiations on global level

Creating and maintaining contracts with suppliers from the managed portfolio

Working on possibilities of supply base optimization, localization in the country of consumption for various plants on global level

Be the subject matter expert and key counterpart for other functions in the organization (e.g. engineering, quality, Advanced Launch Managers, PC&L)

Support category strategy development and supplier relationship management together with the global category manager

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What We Are Looking For

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred

Minimum 3-year working experience in a similar position of buying electronic components

Strong negotiation and excellent communication skills in English

Good knowledge of MS Office (e.g. Excel, Power Point)

Ability and interest to understand and read product related requirements and specifications

Team player, understanding and following the highest ethical standards and business principles

Strategic planning and execution

Mobility and readiness to travel global

Experience in working in an international, corporate environment

What We Offer

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption & IVF Assistance

Company Paid Holidays

Company Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Onsite Wellness Center with Nurse Practitioner

Hybrid Work Environment

What We Believe

Inclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences

Integrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise

Excellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information

Responsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment

Collaboration - We are one BorgWarner

Visa Sponsorship

BorgWarner 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.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please 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.

Career Scam Disclaimer

BorgWarner 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.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com

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