Purchasing Lead, Core, ASI

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Your Responsibilities

• Leads, generates, distributes and follows up on all RFQ’s, as per the Global Purchasing Procedure for the commodities.
• Leads 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.
• Leads quote reviews as required.
• Prepares and presents all Quote documents per guidelines.
• Supports Program Buyer for platform project development.
• Communicates the necessary information to Program Buyer to assist in decision making and strategy formulation.
• Leads sourcing decision processes.
• Creates/Maintains the Platform Price Libraries.
• Leads development of a strategic supply chain with commodity teams.
• Assists in analysis of new trends in technology and the market with commodity teams.
• Where applicable, leads quote & engineering team meetings during quote phase, 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 in a mentorship capacity 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

Requirements of the role:

• Ability to mentor junior team members to help achieve team deliverables
• Communicate well on technical topics internally and externally
• Able to work effectively in a global environment
• Able to travel (domestic and international) may be needed (25%)
• Able to be self-motivated, tenacious, and determined
• Able to work independently with little to no supervision
• Able to demonstrate good team and people skills, including interpersonal skills that are required to communicate and help build upon the technical capabilities of a cross-functional and cross- cultural organization
• Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently
• Able to be a self-starter and work in a fast paced and multifaceted environment
• Able to demonstrate strong and effective decision-making skills

Who we are looking for

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in automotive Purchasing or Supply Chain Management
• Proven track record of successful Purchasing BOM management / cost down strategies
• Proficiency in data analysis, tools, and enterprise systems (e.g. SAP, Enterprise One, Excel)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of global trade policies

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.