Purchasing Lead, Core, ASI

Magna International•Southfield, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Magna Electronics, we are passionate about transforming mobility by creating world-class Electronic systems that are smarter, cleaner, safer, and lighter. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing, and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation drives us, and we drive innovation. We offer an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help develop industry-leading automotive technologies, with a wide range of development prospects and exciting, varied responsibilities.

Requirements

Ability to mentor junior team members to help achieve team deliverables
Communicate well on technical topics internally and externally
Able to work effectively in a global environment
Able to travel (domestic and international) may be needed (25%)
Able to be self-motivated, tenacious, and determined
Able to work independently with little to no supervision
Able to demonstrate good team and people skills, including interpersonal skills that are required to communicate and help build upon the technical capabilities of a cross-functional and cross-cultural organization
Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently
Able to be a self-starter and work in a fast paced and multifaceted environment
Able to demonstrate strong and effective decision-making skills
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in automotive Purchasing or Supply Chain Management
Proven track record of successful Purchasing BOM management / cost down strategies
Proficiency in data analysis, tools, and enterprise systems (e.g. SAP, Enterprise One, Excel)
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Knowledge of global trade policies

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads, generates, distributes and follows up on all RFQ’s, as per the Global Purchasing Procedure for the commodities.
Leads quote process for customer RFQ’s and works with strategic Purchasing at the early stages of program definition.
Evaluates/consolidates all quotes received from Category Managers for strategic commodities.
Leads quote reviews as required.
Prepares and presents all Quote documents per guidelines.
Supports Program Buyer for platform project development.
Communicates the necessary information to Program Buyer to assist in decision making and strategy formulation.
Leads sourcing decision processes.
Creates/Maintains the Platform Price Libraries.
Leads development of a strategic supply chain with commodity teams.
Assists in analysis of new trends in technology and the market with commodity teams.
Where applicable, leads quote & engineering team meetings during quote phase, and forwards status and open issues to relevant purchasing team members.
Tracks the cost model for purchased components and materials, as applicable, for pre-development programs.
Assists in negotiating the best possible prices.
Maintains supplier relationships that are both productive and mutually beneficial while continually searching for and renegotiating cost savings on new sourcing opportunities, with current and / or new suppliers.
Works in a mentorship capacity with peers to implement consistent policies, procedures, strategies and reporting.
Participates in continuous improvement efforts for products, tools, processes and programs.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of platform objectives.