Category Manager

Magna International

Category Manager

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Southfield MI USA

Hybrid

6-6 Annually

Senior level

Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing

Dream big. With Us. Let's create the future of mobility together.

The Role

Develop and maintain global category strategies in line with corporate objectives manage supplier relationships and negotiations and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

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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 Electronics and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design development testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic 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 Electronics.
Job Responsibilities:
Your Responsibilities

Develop and maintain global category strategies aligned with Engineering requirements corporate objectives and long-term competitiveness.
Lead global commercial strategy including negotiations contract administration and commercial condition development across NA Europe and Asia.
Evaluate quotations and market intelligence to secure optimal global value in cost quality technology and delivery.
Own commercial relationships for assigned commodities ensuring transparency communication and risk-managed decision-making.
Maintain and govern the global approved supplier list while identifying evaluating and onboarding new suppliers.
Build strong strategic supplier relationships supporting innovation stable supply and competitive cost structures.
Partner with Supplier Development to manage and improve underperforming suppliers or develop mitigation or resourcing strategy accordingly.
Serve as the global technical purchasing expert advising Engineering on component selection preferred suppliers and design-to-cost.
Monitor market trends technologies and supplier innovation pipelines to support new product development.
Close coordination and collaboration with Core Purchasing and Product Areas on new RFQ opportunities and respective BOM cost optimization needs for new business wins.
Analyze global and geopolitical risks developing mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
Use supply chain analytics and value mapping to identify vulnerabilities and guide strategic decision-making.
Lead change-control processes to implement mitigation strategies across global purchasing.
Collaborate with Engineering Operations Logistics Trade Compliance and Quality to ensure alignment and consistent global execution.
Exercise autonomy in determining sourcing strategies and making high-impact decisions with long-term organizational effect.

Maintain compliance with QOS requirements corporate policies industry regulations and ethical sourcing standards.
Ensure adherence to all safety regulations; use PPE and follow safe work procedures.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Who we are looking for
Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in automotive Purchasing or Supply Chain Management

Experience

Proven track record of successful supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
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

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws.
HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ensures all Company policies procedures plant standards and safety rules are consistently adhered to.

Displays a positive attitude towards safety works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures.
(US) Complies with all Health Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.
(ONTARIO) Complies with all Health Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Ensures all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards unsafe actions or unsafe conditions have been identified corrected and/or eliminated.
Responds to and investigates all reports of injuries accidents illnesses near misses and property damage immediately.
Takes an active part in the division's safety program by performing regular workplace inspections effectively investigates accidents/incidents promptly and assists in meeting or exceeding the division's safety goals.
Normal amount of sitting and standing average mobility to move around an office and plant environment able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.

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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Electronics

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or related field
Minimum of 6 years of experience in automotive Purchasing or Supply Chain Management
Proven track record of successful supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
Proficiency in data analysis tools and enterprise systems (e.g. SAP Enterprise One Excel)

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The Company

HQ: Aurora Ontario

171000 Employees

Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171000 dynamic entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design development and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families shape communities and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.