Magna International

Purchasing Lead Core ASI

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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

The Purchasing Lead manages the RFQ process supports program development leads sourcing decisions and maintains supplier relations to optimize costs and performance.

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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

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.
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.