Manager, IT Sourcing & Vendor Management

Magna International • Aurora, ON

113d • $110,000

About The Position

Magna is seeking a Manager for IT Sourcing & Vendor Management to work in Magna IT’s Sourcing & Vendor Management department primarily in the Category of Software. The Manager will be part of a global team that has presence in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The Manager will be responsible for negotiating and managing various regional and global IT contracts and will represent Magna IT’s Vendor Management team in the region when working with internal customers and global partners. The Manager, will support, on a global basis, Magna IT, Magna Corporate, Group, and Divisional locations.

Requirements

• Potential candidates for this position are IT procurement subject matter experts
• Experience in negotiating and managing large complex contracts in the various IT categories, including hardware, software, services, and communication although primarily in software
• Previous experience with complex software licensing/contracts/framework agreements and volume purchasing (10+ years preferred)
• A bachelor’s degree is typically required, in the absence of equivalent work experience. Degrees in analytical field are preferred, such as business, economics, psychology, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or finance.

Nice To Haves

• German language skills (written & oral) is an asset.
• 7-10 years of work experience in the field of IT procurement would be preferred.
• A Supply Chain Degree or Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the procurement lifecycle process
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices
• Proven experience in vendor performance/relationship management
• Experience with commercial and contracts negotiations
• Experience with category spend analytics
• Responsible for running RFx requests

Benefits

• 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.
• An overview of our benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager