Purchasing Buyer

Magna International • Carrollton, GA

4d • Onsite

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.

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.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to create, manipulate, and maintain Microsoft Office Applications (mainly Excel and Word)
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English mandatory
• Willingness and ability to travel as required to accomplish the job.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work with ERP system effectively.

Responsibilities

• To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The Magna Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• To follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
• To follow safety rules of Decostar and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
• To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.
• To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department’s established procedures and work instructions.
• Responsible to the Purchasing Manager for the procurement of supplies and/or equipment for all departments; and performing other related duties as assigned.
• Receive and interview vendor representatives to keep abreast of developments, negotiate prices, service, quality or other matters.
• In conjunction with the Purchasing Manager, develop and investigate new sources of supply, make recommendations as to their approval.
• Maintain effective liaison with all departments to present alternatives offered by suppliers, modification of design, standardization of parts or material, or other matters of mutual concern.
• Creates, maintains updated product/vendor information. Ability to work with ERP system effectively.
• Assists departments in defining purchasing needs and resolving associated problems.
• Prepares and presents reports.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Training to perform your job on an ongoing basis concurrent with Decostar business operations. Training areas will include safety, quality, continuous improvement and other job specific training that is determined to be an essential part of your job and Decostar business operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED