Purchasing Analyst

Magna International • Troy, MI

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About The Position

The Purchasing Analyst supports purchasing operations through supplier risk management, data analysis, reporting, and coordination with commodity teams. This entry-level role focuses on maintaining accurate supplier data, supporting risk management activities, and driving process improvements, while contributing to global purchasing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internship or co-op experience preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with Power BI
• Basic understanding of purchasing, supply chain, risk management, or finance principles.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna’s Charter and Constitution.
• Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
• Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately.
• Follow safety rules.
• Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment.
• Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Comply with Magna’s information and data protection policies.

Nice To Haves

• internship or co-op experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support supplier risk management activities, including documentation completion and tracking outstanding information
• Maintain and update supplier data and purchasing records within internal systems
• Follow up with commodity teams and suppliers to ensure data accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with plants and global teams to align monthly reporting and improve data consistency
• Assist with purchasing analytics, reporting, and performance tracking of purchasing initiatives
• Contribute to automation and reporting enhancements, including dashboard development (e.g., Power BI)
• Partner with IT, Finance, Operations, and Process teams to support system and process improvements
• Learn and apply purchasing systems, processes, and best practices
• Provide support for trade compliance and supplier-related projects as required
• Conduct market research and analysis to support purchasing decisions
• Perform ad hoc analyses and project-based tasks as assigned
• Stay informed on emerging technologies (e.g., AI tools) and share insights with the team

Benefits

• We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed.
• wide range of development prospects

What This Job Offers

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