Magna

Automotive

PurchasingManager

$95–145k ~AI est. Muncie, Indiana, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Purchasing Manager at Magna. Skills: Procurement, Supplier management, Cost analysis, Supply chain. Lead all sourcing and procurement activities supporting plant. Develop, manage, and strengthen relationships with domestic and”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet cost, quality, and delivery expectations; Ensure continuity of supply

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Cost analysis; Risk mitigation; Purchasing discrepancies reconciliation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field, 5–8 years of progressive purchasing experience, Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity, Background in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost analysis

Nice to Have

C. P. M. and/or CPSM certification

What You'll Do.

Lead all sourcing and procurement activities supporting plant

and strengthen relationships with domestic and

Ensure supply continuity by proactively addressing delivery

Identify and implement cost reduction

Drive alignment between purchasing activities and production and

Oversee supplier performance management

including corrective actions when

Lead RFQ/RFP processes

including development of sourcing strategies

and long-term supply agreements in

Manage approved supplier selection

Monitor market trends and supply base conditions to

Reconcile purchasing discrepancies including invoice

Support capital and production purchasing activities in collaboration

Ensure compliance with internal policies

Lead or support document control activities and audit

Drive supplier innovation and encourage adoption of improved

Support special projects and additional initiatives as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional business needs; Collaboration with Finance; Collaboration with Operations

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 Overview** This role is responsible for leading all procurement activities supporting manufacturing operations, including sourcing of production materials, services, and indirect supplies. The Purchasing Manager will develop and manage the supplier network, support cross-functional business needs, and ensure continuity of supply while meeting cost, quality, and delivery expectations. This position also plays a key role in advancing purchasing systems and processes, proactively identifying supply chain risks and impacts, and ensuring adherence to established controls, compliance requirements, and standard work practices. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead all sourcing and procurement activities supporting plant operations * Develop, manage, and strengthen relationships with domestic and global suppliers * Ensure supply

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