Lead, Purchasing

Magna International•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Lead, Purchasing provides leadership to purchasing personnel and oversees strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost performance, production and launch support, and supply chain risk management. The role establishes departmental objectives, develops standardized procurement practices, and drives purchasing and supplier performance. It works with cross-functional teams to maintain material supply for production, support launches, and improve cost and operational efficiency. The position also promotes safety, supplier compliance, responsible sourcing, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience.
Experience negotiating supplier agreements, contracts, and commercial terms.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
Automotive manufacturing experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience with APQP, PPAP, and automotive launch processes.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or APICS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to Buyers and Purchasing personnel.
Establish departmental goals, priorities, and purchasing objectives; support recruiting, onboarding, training, and succession planning.
Drive accountability for purchasing performance and supplier management effectiveness; lead team meetings, performance reviews, and employee development initiatives.
Develop and implement standardized procurement processes and best practices.
Develop sourcing strategies aligned with operational, customer, and financial objectives.
Lead supplier selection, RFQs, sourcing, contract negotiations, and commercial negotiations.
Manage supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness; conduct supplier business reviews and performance evaluations.
Support supplier development and continuous improvement; maintain supplier scorecards, KPIs, and performance metrics.
Lead cost reduction, value engineering, and productivity initiatives; negotiate pricing, contracts, tooling agreements, and commercial terms.
Support annual budgeting and cost planning; analyze supplier pricing, market conditions, and industry trends.
Drive Total Cost of Ownership improvements and identify procurement and operational efficiencies.
Ensure uninterrupted material supply for production requirements.
Support new product launches, engineering changes, APQP, and PPAP; coordinate supplier readiness and launch execution plans.
Manage critical supply shortages, escalations, and recovery activities; collaborate with Materials, Logistics, Operations, and Engineering to meet production schedules.
Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks; develop contingency plans for critical suppliers and components.
Monitor supplier financial stability, capacity, and business risks; support business continuity and recovery planning.
Lead supplier escalation and corrective action processes.
Promote Magna's safety-first culture and ensure supplier compliance with environmental, ethical sourcing, and safety requirements.
Support responsible sourcing and sustainability initiatives; follow company policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement and risk reduction activities.