This position is significant to Indirect Category procurements like Consumables and Infrastructure .
Identify/ acquire PBU/ Corporate regional business requirements
Support early sourcing initiatives
Qualify/ select/ approve suppliers for approved supplier list / PBU / Segment
Review/ communicate category plan with PBU and GSM leadership in region
Play key role in the “refresh” cycle of category plans
Monitor supplier performance and reevaluate capabilities
Create and monitor supplier assessment and development plans
Develop plan to attain lowest upfront costs/ ideal Value Stream performance
Build and maintain regional Supplier relationships for major cross PBU suppliers & lead cross-PBU negotiations as required
Support the negotiation of corporate-wide supplier payment terms and Master Terms & Conditions with PBU support
Promote cost management activities to ensure requirements are covered by cost standards and they are maintained and assure appropriate treatment of supplier-specific cost models
Coordinate/ Lead regional Category activities




Coordinate technical lead& supplier interface resources to continually develop supply base and understand regional market trends/changes
Assure appropriate technical integration and leadership to:
Communize specifications & parts
Serve as engineering liaisons
Demonstrate tech/product knowledge & “certify” buyers
Engage with engineering and PBU staff to assure link & leverage, supply base optimization, and material communization
Coach/ mentor PBU buyers on supplier relationships in line with the category plan
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Commercial etc or above
Proficient in English
5 years or more of experience in indirect material sourcing
Experience with indirect consumables category infrastructure will be a plus
Extensive knowledge of global supplier base and manufacturing processes in related categories in Automotive applications
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and presentation, coaching &

📌 Indirect Buyer (Chennai)
🏢 BorgWarner
📍 Chennai