Magna
automotive
PrototypeBuyer
“Prototype Buyer at Magna. Skills: Procurement, PO Management, Supplier Coordination, Technical & Commercial Alignment, Prototype Program Support, Cross Functional Communication. supporting prototype and development procurement activities for the Core /Application projects within an assigned region. Track, create, and update Purchase Order (PO) status for prototype and development parts upon project and engineering confirmation”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure timely placement of purchase orders; ensure technical alignment; ensure smooth prototype execution; ensure PO release aligns with project timelines; Enable on-time prototype to build; avoid schedule impacts
Industry & Context.
Skills in problem-solving; keen analytical abilities; risk management; effective decision-making skills
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States, Willingness to perform "hands-on" work, Able to work effectively in a global environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business or equivalent, 1-3 years of purchasing or materials management experience, written and verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external contacts at all levels, Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP), Knowledge of Purchase to Pay Process and Tools (Coupa), Knowledge of product development practices in the automotive field including knowledge of the application and delivery of advanced electronic systems into the automotive industry, Skills in problem-solving, keen analytical abilities in a teamwork setting, knowledge of risk management, Willingness to perform "hands-on" work, Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Comprehensive knowledge of English (verbal and written), Able to work effectively in a global environment, Able to represent technical topics internally and externally, Able to maintain confidentiality, Negotiation skills, Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently, Self-starter who can work in a fast-paced and multifaceted environment, effective decision-making skills
What You'll Do.
supporting prototype and development procurement activities for the Core /Application projects within an assigned region
and update Purchase Order (PO) status for prototype and development parts upon project and engineering confirmation
Coordinate internally with finance
and project teams to ensure PO release aligns with project timelines
Act as a primary procurement contact for suppliers during RFQ and prototype phases
Follow up with suppliers on pricing
and production start readiness
Support engineering discussions by relaying procurement-relevant feedback related to materials
standard components and supplier feasibility
Ensure supplier proposals (material changes
standard part deviations) are commercially reviewed
if applicable negotiated and routed to engineering for confirmation
Enable on-time prototype to build by aligning PO placement with agreed technical decisions (drawings
Monitor prototype quantities
and agreed delivery dates to avoid schedule impacts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
key interface between internal engineering teams, project stakeholders, and external suppliers; Coordinate internally with finance, and project teams; Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, and other Buyers to close open action items related to RFQs, DFM feedback, and prototype execution; Provide clear status updates to internal stakeholders when requested; Daily interaction with Logistics, Operations, Controlling teams
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external contacts at all levels; Comprehensive knowledge of English (verbal and written); Able to represent technical topics internally and externally; Provide clear status updates to internal stakeholders when requested
Process & Methodology
project timelines, prototype execution, prototype program support, prototype to build, schedule impacts
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