Buyer

Magna International•Mesa, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna’s Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
Automotive industry experience preferred
Experience with supplier negotiations and contract management
SAP purchasing experience preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end purchasing process including RFQs, negotiations, contracts, and purchase orders
Conduct global and local sourcing activities and procurement market analyses
Develop, evaluate, and manage supplier portfolios including risk assessments
Coordinate purchasing activities with engineering, production, and other internal stakeholders
Prepare cost analyses, offer comparisons, and sourcing recommendations
Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve cost and performance targets
Create and manage contracts and purchase orders in SAP
Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules, and supplier performance
Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvement activities
Represent purchasing interests in interdisciplinary project teams
Organize supplier meetings, workshops, and performance reviews
Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and contractual obligations
Ensure all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations are followed
Adhere to established quality and housekeeping standards
Immediately report hazards, defects, or non-compliance issues
Take appropriate corrective action when substandard performance is observed