Senior Buyer
About The Position
Magnaflow is a leading manufacturer and supplier based in Oceanside, CA of premium products to the automotive aftermarket industry such as catalytic converters, performance exhaust and replacement exhaust. Through the Camburg division in Huntington Beach, CA. Magnaflow also supplies race-inspired performance suspension products and vehicle uplifting services. Magnaflow is focused on future growth through both new business development and new product introduction. The Senior Buyer will maintain real time communication with suppliers and coordinate the fulfillment of requirements from Production, R&D, and Marketing.
Requirements
- Proven ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Strong command of Microsoft Application Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and various PC applications.
- Strong work ethic and accountability driven mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience preferred.
- Automotive and/or manufacturing industry knowledge preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end purchasing for assigned categories, from sourcing and quoting through PO issuance, expediting, and receipt
- Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, payment terms, lead times, and long-term agreements, and deliver measurable cost savings
- Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers, both domestic and international, to reduce risk and single-source dependence
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Planning on new product introductions, specification changes, and cost targets
- Monitor commodity and market trends (steel, precious metals, freight) and recommend buying strategies to manage price volatility
- Own the supplier scorecard process for assigned categories: define KPIs (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, cost competitiveness), update scorecards monthly or quarterly, and review results with suppliers.
- Drive corrective action plans for underperformers and use the data to inform sourcing decisions, volume allocation, and supplier development.
- Work with Planning/MRP to maintain healthy inventory levels
- Resolve supply disruptions, shortages, and quality issues quickly and with clear communication
- Maintain accurate data in the ERP system and report on spend, savings, and KPIs
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- PTO, Sick Pay, Birthday Holiday, Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k Matching (Up to 5%)
- Education assistance
- Company sponsored events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
