Lead Purchasing Analyst

Magna International•Troy, MI

About The Position

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world. POSITION SUMMARY: The Purchasing & Supply Chain Analyst Lead will support Indirect Purchasing Category Leads across MRO, Services, CapEx and Logistics. This role is responsible for transforming fragmented and inconsistent plant-level data into standardized, actional insights that drive sourcing strategies, RFP development, and supplier selection. This individual will partner closely with each category manager and plant teams to improve data visibility, support sourcing events, and build analytical capabilities that enable better and more efficient decision making across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing & Supply Chain, Operations, Information Technology
3 to 4+ years of experience in Purchasing & Supply Chain, with strong preference for candidates who have operations and data analytics expertise, including advanced data collection, dashboard development, and reporting
Mathematics, Statistics, MIS, Finance/Accounting.
Strong PC skills with programming ability required, along with experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Python, Tableau, JMP, and Microsoft Office.
Strong professional communication skills, both written and oral, are required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cost modeling and information systems experience highly preferred.
Professional certifications such as C.P.M., CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD are a plus.

Responsibilities

Collect, cleanse, and standardize indirect spend data from multiple plants and systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
Assist in developing procedures for divisional submissions of purchasing and supply chain data, ensuring timeliness and reliability
Partner with divisional team members to resolve data gaps and improve data accuracy and consistency
Develop scalable templates and processes for continuous data collection and validation, improving data accuracy and efficiency
Coordinate directly with suppliers to request and organize their own data about Magna purchases
Support RFP development by structuring and consolidating data into clear and actionable bid packages
Analyze supplier responses and build pricing comparisons and scenario models
Partner with Category Managers to evaluate options and support award recommendations
Participate in and support supplier negotiations as required
Work as lead with designated Category Managers to perform spend analysis and identify trends, risks, process improvements and cost savings initiatives
Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) to track spending and performance
Improve data infrastructure to enable more advanced analytics and forecasting
Provide research and feedback on software and databases to assist in data collection and analysis
Monitor market trends (e.g., transportation, key commodities) and develop insights for leadership
Collaborate with category leaders, plant teams, and suppliers to support sourcing initiatives
Travel to plant locations to understand operations, collect data, and identify improvement opportunities
Support other managers in their requests for data and interpretation
Perform other duties as assigned