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# Purchasing Support Specialist (Industrial Solutions)

- **Company:** BorgWarner
- **Location:** Hendersonville, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $54,800 - $75,350
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Systems, Databases, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, SAP Project System, Data Management, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://borgwarner.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BorgWarner_Careers/job/Hendersonville---North-Carolina---USA/Purchasing-Support-Specialist--Industrial-Solutions-_R2026-4232

## About the Role

* This position requires a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
 * Knowledge of purchasing processes and supplier management.
 * ERP/SAP Systems Knowledge.
 * Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
 * Demonstrated ability to be an effective team player.
 * Significant computer literacy, including comprehensive business systems and personal computers using Microsoft Office applications.
 * Candidate must be able to follow instructions, safety rules, and regulations.

## Description

The 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., * Support Buyers with day-to-day procurement activities and strategic sourcing initiatives through supplier identification, RFQ management, quote analysis, supplier selection, and contract administration.

 * Review and process purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, and maintain procurement documentation in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.

 * Maintain purchasing systems, vendor master data, supplier records, tooling records, and other procurement-related databases.

 * Generate and analyze purchasing metrics, spend reports, supplier scorecards, and other key performance indicators using ERP systems and reporting tools.

 * Support cost reduction, continuous improvement, and purchasing strategy initiatives to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

 * Analyze supplier surcharge submissions and validate calculations against contractual agreements, market indices, and purchasing requirements.

 * Maintain 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.

 * Coordinate tariff tracking, supplier declarations, country-of-origin documentation, and tariff cost recovery activities in support of customer pass-through and financial reporting requirements.

 * Coordinate supplier onboarding, vendor setup, and cross-functional approval processes.

 * Coordinate supplier compliance activities and support adherence to company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

 * Investigate and resolve supplier-related invoicing issues in a timely manner.

 * Track supplier commitments and expedite critical materials to minimize production disruptions

 * Partner with Production Planning, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams to ensure uninterrupted supply and timely resolution of material and supplier-related issues.

 * Promote compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety standards while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

 * Participate in cross-functional projects and perform other duties as assigned., Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.