Center of Excellence Student

Magna International•Troy, MI

About The Position

What we offer: 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. Group Summary: Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain. Job Responsibilities: Mission of the Position: The purchasing Student is responsible for supporting the Center of Excellence Team (CoE). The CoE is a global team covering purchasing process, systems, trade compliance and Finance. Our student will support improvements, implementations, and administration work for existing and new projects withing the CoE Magna Powertrain Group. Key Responsibilities: Complete Forms related to Risk management. Follow up with commodities for missing information Work with plants on monthly data alignments and improvements Work with EU colleagues to understand and support the supplier risk management tasks Enter/ update suppliers in platforms Support automation projects for Spend and Cost Savings Work with IT to support the creation of Power BI dashboards Learn current processes and systems to support improvements, including risk management Maintain lists and create reports Develop knowledge of AI market technologies and deliver bi‑weekly briefings to the CoE Director on emerging trends and industry insights. Learn Trade compliance and support implementation of projects Adhoc analysis Expected Learning Outcomes: Exposure to all areas of purchasing such as processes, systems and reporting Good understanding of cost savings and spend Understanding of supplier risk management Gaining experience working with global plants with multicultural facilities The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Requirements and Qualifications: Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred. Enrolled in a business program with an accredited school. Strong knowledge in excel Ability to deal with large data and visualization tools (Power BI) is a plus Strong organizational/communication skills Self-driven Ability to work with others in a team environment Magna Standards: Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna’s Charter and Constitution. Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies. Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949). Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost. Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner. Health & Safety responsibilities: Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace. Report unsafe conditions immediately. Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately. Follow safety rules. Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment. Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge. Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers. Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect. Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. This job description reflects the core elements of a position. There may be additional requirements based on local laws and regulations which could be attached as an addendum. Work Environment: Office environment Awareness, Unity, Empowerment: At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law. Notice regarding the use of AI: As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team. Worker Type: Student / Co-Op Group: Magna Powertrain We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world. Let's create the future of mobility, together. Learn more about us: Sustainability Innovation Interview-Tips

Requirements

Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
Enrolled in a business program with an accredited school.
Strong knowledge in excel
Strong organizational/communication skills
Self-driven
Ability to work with others in a team environment
Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna’s Charter and Constitution.
Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
Report unsafe conditions immediately.
Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately.
Follow safety rules.
Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment.
Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.
Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Ability to deal with large data and visualization tools (Power BI) is a plus

Responsibilities

Complete Forms related to Risk management.
Follow up with commodities for missing information
Work with plants on monthly data alignments and improvements
Work with EU colleagues to understand and support the supplier risk management tasks
Enter/ update suppliers in platforms
Support automation projects for Spend and Cost Savings
Work with IT to support the creation of Power BI dashboards
Learn current processes and systems to support improvements, including risk management
Maintain lists and create reports
Develop knowledge of AI market technologies and deliver bi‑weekly briefings to the CoE Director on emerging trends and industry insights.
Learn Trade compliance and support implementation of projects
Adhoc analysis