Magna
Automotive
PurchasingManager
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“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.
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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