Magna
automotive
ManagerProgramPurchasing
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“Manager Program Purchasing at Magna. Skills: Program Purchasing, Team leadership, Cross-functional collaboration, Supplier management. Lead Purchasing acquisition, launch and serial programs. Achieve milestones and cost targets”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve milestones and cost targets; Build up KPI system to able to steer successful programs; Report program success to upper management
Industry & Context.
problem-solving abilities
Willingness to travel (approx. 20-25% domestic and international)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree required with a business or technical emphasis, Strategic and solution-oriented thinker and implementer of effective tactical plans, Leading competences and proven experience in managing complex projects, 3-5 years of experience in similar positions including leader functions, Excellent skills and experience in leading teams, Ability to understand global footprints and their interfaces, find synergies cross continent and have a vision of the “Big picture”, Business Fluent in English language, Communication and teamwork skills, negotiation skills, and persuasiveness, Very good knowledge of development processes in the automotive environment, Experience in managing employees, problem-solving abilities, a high sense of quality, confident demeanor when dealing with customers and suppliers
Nice to Have
relevant experience within the automotive industry preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead Purchasing acquisition
launch and serial programs
Achieve milestones and cost targets
Build up KPI system to able to steer successful programs
Report program success to upper management
Develop a high performing team of buyer
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Program Buyers
Act as first escalation level and sparring partner for team members
Conduct performance reviews
and succession planning
Foster a culture of ownership
and continuous improvement
Serve as the purchasing lead in all relevant project meetings
Drive acquisition projects and represent purchasing in cross-functional SE/Core Teams
Ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with program and corporate objectives
Oversee and support cost down activities during launch phases
Moderate and lead/coordinate the Sourcing Council committee
Manage execution of all sourcing activities including RFQs
Monitor BOM cost development and ensure that team members take care of the implementation of any changes to purchased parts (time
Support the quote process and prescreen customer inquiries in collaboration with the RFQ team
Develop and maintain process documentation
Drive Process enhancements
implement lessons learned as well as best practice activities
Interface/Escalation to Engineering
and Finance to ensure aligned program execution
Lead purchasing optimization initiatives and support process transformation
Collaborate with global purchasing teams to harmonize tools and best practices
Strenghten and maintain strategic supplier relationships
Identify sourcing opportunities and drive cost optimization initiatives
Monitor market trends and support the development of a resilient supply chain
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Represent purchasing in cross-functional SE/Core Teams; Interface/Escalation to Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Finance to ensure aligned program execution; Collaborate with global purchasing teams to harmonize tools and best practices; Communication and teamwork skills
Communication Scope
Communication and teamwork skills; negotiation skills; persuasiveness
Process & Methodology
Lead Purchasing acquisition, launch and serial programs, Achieve milestones and cost targets, Proven experience in managing complex projects, Drive acquisition projects, Oversee and support cost down activities
Full Job Description
**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.** ## **What we offer:** 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. ## ## ## **Group Summary:** 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. **Job Responsibilities:** **Position: Manager Program Purchasing** ### Lead Purchasing acquisition, launch and serial programs. Achieve milestones and cost targets. Build up KPI system to able to steer successful programs. Report program success to upper management. Develop a high performing team of buyer, senior buyers. Being a role model **Leadership & People Management:** * Lead and develop a high-performing team of Program Buyers * Act as first escalation level and sparring partner for team members. * Conduct performance reviews, talent development, and succession planning. * Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. * Strategic Program Oversight: * Serve as the purchasing lead in all relevant project meetings, including management board reviews. * Drive acquisition projects and represent purchasing in cross-functio
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