Buyer

Magna International•Muncie, IN

20h

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
Experience working with North American and European suppliers; global sourcing experience preferred
Strong organizational, documentation, and analytical skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Effective communication skills (verbal and written); additional languages considered an asset
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards

Nice To Haves

global sourcing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support new program launches by developing cost estimates and supplier quotes for RFQs
Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to meet program and operational requirements
Manage supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery; lead issue resolution as needed
Coordinate procurement and logistics planning for program components and capital equipment
Lead cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects at the enterprise level
Collaborate with Engineering on tooling procurement and support tooling audit activities
Partner with Quality to ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards
Prepare and support required corporate reporting and documentation
Support cross-functional projects within the Materials team
Maintain awareness of customer-specific requirements related to purchasing activities
Perform other duties as assigned