The Senior Core Buyer is responsible for managing RFQs supporting the quote process maintaining supplier relationships and participating in strategic supply chain development and cost negotiations.

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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• Generates distributes and follows up on all RFQ's as per the Global Purchasing Procedure for the regional commodities.• Supports 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.• Supports 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.• Supports sourcing decision processes.• Creates/Maintains the Platform Price Libraries.• Supports development of a strategic supply chain with commodity teams.• Assists in analysis of new trends in technology and the market with commodity teams.• Participates and supports quote & engineering team meetings during quote phase where applicable 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 cooperatively 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
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Senior Buyer preferably with automotive experience. The ideal candidate is used to coordinating parallel activities has strong communication skills excellent problem-solving abilities and has a strategic mindset.
Education• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or related. Experience• 5+ years of applicable experience preferred preferably in automotive electronics Your preferred qualifications• Strong organizational and communication skills are critical• Interpersonal skills • Proficiency in excel required• Knowledge of MRP systems (JDE) is beneficial.
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