Regional Commodity Buyer

Magna International•Troy, MI

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. Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or related discipline
3+ years' progressive experience in Purchasing field preferably in an automotive / manufacturing environment.
1+ year direct experience with the Assigned Commodity Commodities including, but not limited to, Forgings and/or Mechatronics
Must be familiar with QS9000, TS16949, and ISO14001 procedures.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 20% of the time

Responsibilities

Support the RCM in the development, alignment and implementation of global commodity strategies to achieve business targets related to savings, technology, footprint, quality, economics, sustainability, supply base reduction / consolidation, etc. Strategies should include data from trade fairs, macroeconomic and geopolitical influences, supplier landscape of opportunities and risks.
In compliance with the commodity strategy and in alignment with Program Purchasing Teams support the RCM in the negotiation all new regional business awards. Tactics to include program bundling, global sourcing & leverage, dual sourcing, tariff & USMCA duty mitigation, specification / tolerance / material changes, process optimization, VAVE, Lean, logistics & packaging optimization, payment term improvement.
Support the RCM to achieve regional budgeted savings targets on all existing business. Using the same tactics as above, develop and monitor the execution of divisional cost savings initiatives & risk mitigation strategies.
Support the RCM in actively managing the supplier relationship, including all regional commercial topics for the entire life cycle (award, change control, all claims, performance, service, etc.). Adhere to disciplined contract management (NDA, Terms & Conditions, Nominations Letters, Settlement Agreements, etc.).
Support the RCM in the qualification & development of new suppliers as necessary.
Support the RCM in working with regional cross functional teams including Building Block, Program / Launch Management, Engineering, Production Control & Logistics, Constraints Management, Supplier Quality & Production Quality departments, and Magna International Purchasing counterparts according to the Purchasing RASIC.
Keep the RCM informed of all issues through clear and concise communications.
Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna’s Charter and Constitution.
Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
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.