Purchasing Manager

Magna International•Duncan, SC

About The Position

The Purchasing Manager directs and coordinates personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies. The role may perform these duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. It oversees purchasing systems and procedures, purchase orders, supplier performance, and purchasing-related coordination across departments. The manager is responsible for commodities including injection molding, zinc die-casting, mirror gas, springs, electrochromatic elements, production tooling, and tool repair. The position also supports continuous improvement, cost reduction, and safety and environmental compliance. It addresses employee concerns related to EHS, promotes safe work practices and training, ensures safety documentation and reviews are completed before purchase orders are released, and helps ensure suppliers and contractors meet applicable safety requirements.

Requirements

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and employees.
Ability to make purchasing and departmental decisions, including what commodities to buy, supplier selection, pricing, department organization, and budgeting.
Working knowledge of English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university recommended.
Four to six years of purchasing experience preferred.
Three years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare instructions for purchasing systems and procedures, and prepare and issue purchase orders.
Analyze market and delivery conditions to assess current and future material availability and prepare market analysis reports.
Review purchase order claims and contracts for compliance with company policy.
Develop and implement clerical and office procedures, study workflow, and review the sequence of operations.
Identify improvements in methods, suppliers, goods, and services to meet cost-reduction goals.
Oversee supplier performance reporting against quality, delivery, and cost criteria; supervise the approved supplier listing and performance reporting.
Act as a liaison between suppliers and departments, and between departments on purchasing issues.
Establish long-term purchasing goals aligned with corporate goals.
Manage purchasing for injection molding, zinc die-casting, mirror gas, springs, electrochromatic elements, production tooling, tool repair, and related commodities.
Resolve worker grievances or refer unsettled grievances to Human Resources.
Share oversight and supervisory responsibilities for environmental compliance issues.
Conduct and participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.
Demonstrate EHS leadership and ensure employee EHS concerns are addressed, contacting the EHS Department when further assistance is needed.
Promote continual improvement and safety performance through key performance indicators.
Ensure associates receive training to perform their jobs safely.
Ensure Safety Data Sheets are reviewed before purchases and safety approval is documented before purchase orders are released.
Ensure division safety requirements are reviewed by contractors working for the division.
Ensure suppliers meet required safety regulations for products and services.