Sr. Core Buyer

Magna International•Southfield, MI

2d•Onsite

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 Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. 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 is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States. About the Role As a Core Buyer, you will be responsible for supporting BoM cost development and sourcing execution of our platform projects. You will work close to your dedicated product area, Senior Core Buyer and participate in project meetings. You will also support purchasing input in customer RFQs within your dedicated product area. In this role you will be part of a global team of Core Buyers. For the sourcing activities you will be part of a sourcing team together with the Category team, Component Development and Supplier Quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related.
5+ years of applicable experience preferred, preferably in automotive electronics
Strong organizational and communication skills are critical
Interpersonal skills
Proficiency in excel required
Knowledge of MRP systems (JDE) is beneficial.
Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.

Nice To Haves

preferably with automotive experience
The ideal candidate is used to coordinate parallel activities, has strong communication skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and has a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

Generates, distributes and follows up on all RFQ’s, as per the Global Purchasing Procedure for the regional commodities.
Supports 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.
Supports quote reviews as required.
Supports sourcing decision processes.
Assists in analysis of new trends in technology and the market with commodity teams.
Participates and supports quote & engineering team meetings during quote phase, where applicable 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 cooperatively 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
Ensures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards, and safety rules are consistently adhered to.
Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures.
Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Ensures all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated.
Responds to and investigates all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately.
Takes an active part in the division’s safety program by performing regular workplace inspections, effectively investigate accidents/incidents promptly and assists in meeting or exceeding the division’s safety goals.