Purchasing Manager, North America

Magna International • Brampton, ON

10d

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. Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Requirements

• Proven leadership in contract management, negotiations, procurement and supply chain management in support of Cosma North America Purchasing goals and objectives.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications with significant analytical skills.
• A consistent approach to working with others. The ability to be open and honest with internal/external members as it relates to all aspects of the work.
• Ability to develop, nurture and maintain strong relationships with both internal customers and suppliers.
• Ability to change gears quickly, analyze and assess and make appropriate recommendations both internally and externally.
• Prioritize tasks accordingly with an ability to see the “big picture”.
• Ability to be flexible, adjusting change approach according to the requirements and readiness of the Organization.
• Must be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision.
• Continuously adhere to and apply the Magna Employee’s Charter, the Magna Corporate Constitution, and Magna’s code of Conduct in all aspects of position and interaction with others.
• Understands and follows established rules, procedures, policies and training requirements relating to position.
• Ensure a safe working environment by observing safe work practices and by following all safety policies and procedures.
• University Degree and/or Community College graduate in field of Engineering, Business Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management.
• +10 years of purchasing experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing related laws and regulations within the Canadian, USA and Mexico Markets.
• General knowledge in Accounting & Finance, Marketing and Logistics.
• Strong process and product knowledge.
• Proficiency in English business acumen (verbal, written).

Nice To Haves

• Supply Chain Management designation is preferred but not required (SCM, SPSM, CPP, CPPM, CGPP, CPPC).
• Additional language skills an asset.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, analyze, manage and execute contracts as they pertain to Coma North America.
• Support operating facilities within the Cosma North America and will establish strong, consistent supplier management processes, and practices for key commodities supporting the success of the organization.
• Coordinating cost reduction initiatives, supply chain management, contract management, legal compliance, supplier risk management and executing cross divisional initiatives encompassing common commodities while driving positive results to support Cosma International.
• Meet and exceed cost reduction goals established by Cosma International.
• Provide quarterly reports as requested.
• Initiate the development and implementation of new purchasing initiatives to achieve both Divisional and Group cost reduction objectives.
• Develop preferred suppliers in key commodities while ensuring the supply base is viable, capable to be a long term partner.
• Manage annual rebate agreements.
• Conduct detailed RFQ analysis as well as detailed review of cost breakdowns.
• Occasionally support divisional purchasing needs on site.
• Manage any legal related supplier issue.
• Work with divisions to enhance the divisional purchasing plans and develop additional action plans with divisions where necessary for both direct and indirect commodities.
• Negotiate in any problematic supplier related issue.
• Mentor and coach younger and less experienced divisional buyers.
• Participate in the development and implementation of purchasing policies and best practices.
• Work with Magna on Supplier Risk Management and represent Cosma N/A purchasing when necessary.
• When appropriate represent Cosma divisions across the Magna Group of Companies in common cost reduction Initiatives.
• Interact with Cosma Commodity Leads in other regions.
• Identify new sources and markets to drive improvements in Quality, Service, Technology and cost.
• Develop strong Divisional Procurement teams while encouraging all Divisions to work collaboratively in our unified effort to drive benefit across the Cosma group of companies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic environment
• Support and resources needed to succeed
• Exciting, varied responsibilities
• Wide range of development prospects
• Diverse workforce is critical to our success
• Equal opportunity employer
• We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree