Indirect Buyer

Magna International•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Indirect Buyer will manage the entire commercial relationship for indirect categories assigned. This includes but not limited to, supplier qualification, terms and conditions execution, negotiating pricing, savings achievement, stakeholder and supplier relationship management. This candidate will also need to assist with processing spot buy orders for the European technical centers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or comparable qualification
Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Strong negotiation skills combined with assertiveness
Strategic mindset and entrepreneurial thinking with a clear focus on results
Analytical approach and structured, independent way of working
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to actively drive change
Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Constitution & Employee’s Charter
Code of Conduct and Ethics (including related Guidelines)
Division’s Health & Safety Policy
Emergency Preparedness (includes evacuation)
Work Hazard Reporting
Work Injury/Illness Reporting
Division’s Quality Policy
Division’s Environmental Policy

Responsibilities

Manage and support operational and strategic procurement activities such as onboarding, qualification and lifecycle activities
Negotiate agreements by analyzing supplier quotations and terms, achieve the best global commercial condition.
Work intimately with the Stakeholders to help steer the selection to preferred suppliers and utilize this leverage to obtain the most competitive pricing.
Locate new sources of supply and establish new suppliers.
Develop and maintain relationship with suppliers.
Conduct supplier performance evaluations / supplier assessments.
Facilitate cross-functional activities such as supplier business review meetings, audits, and cost saving initiatives.
Implement strategies and solutions to improve cost levels, stable sources of supply, high quality of services and other governing factors related to the Purchasing Department and adjacent areas.
Lead continuous improvement activities that may include developing programs to improve supplier performance.
Track category’s key performance indicators, such as savings and activities to achieve key objectives.