Magna International

Prototype Buyer

Posted 9 Hours Ago

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Southfield MI USA

Hybrid

Junior

Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing

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

The Role

The Prototype Buyer supports procurement for prototypes managing purchase orders supplier coordination and ensuring technical alignment across projects.

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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:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States.
The prototype buyer is responsible for supporting prototype and development procurement activities for the Core /Application projects within an assigned region. The role acts as a key interface between internal engineering teams project stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely placement of purchase orders technical alignment and smooth prototype execution.
Your Responsibilities

Procurement & PO Management
- Track create 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.
Supplier Coordination
- Act as a primary procurement contact for suppliers during RFQ and prototype phases.
- Follow up with suppliers on pricing lead times delivery commitments and production start readiness.
Technical & Commercial Alignment
- 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.
Prototype Program Support
- Enable on-time prototype to build by aligning PO placement with agreed technical decisions (drawings specifications materials).
- Monitor prototype quantities supplier readiness and agreed delivery dates to avoid schedule impacts.
Cross Functional Communication
- 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.

Who we are looking for
Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management business or equivalent.
1-3 years of purchasing or materials management experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and 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 and 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.
Strong and effective decision-making skills.

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

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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.