Buyer

Job Number: 67958

Group: Magna Electronics

Division: Magna Electronics Holly

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location:

Holly, MICHIGAN, US, 48442

Work Style:

Job Number: 67958

Group: Magna Electronics

Division : Magna Electronics Holly

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location: HOLLY

Work Style:

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Magna Electronics leads the way in active safety technologies, revolutionizing the automotive industry and improving lives. With a strong focus on adapting ADAS systems and electronic solutions to any vehicle, we address a wide range of mobility and safety needs. As we build a safer, more intelligent, and connected mobility experience, Magna is dedicated to creating a better future for people globally.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Purchases materials, supplies, and services by developing, soliciting, and analyzing supplier quotations. Material procurement for series production. Coordinates activities with other departments and suppliers to ensure proper delivery, quality, reliability, and low-cost consistency. Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers. Resolves conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules, raw materials, inventory, etc. Implementation and safeguarding of the global commodity strategy, taking into account plant-specific requirements. Participates in continuous improvement activities. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field including 3+ years of automotive purchasing and/or materials experience.

• Strong professional communication skills and ability to interface with colleagues and suppliers at all levels

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management

• Basic knowledge of Electronic Components and/or Magna processes

• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to establish priorities, identify and set goals, meet deadlines, etc.

• SAP experience preferred, MS Office skills required

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.

DUTIES:

Work requires strong technical and broad business knowledge in addition to program or project management skills. Work involves independent problem solving and critical thinking with general direction given on project objectives and broad guidance from corporate strategy and goals.

• Review and maintain PPV Performance

• Supports PCN Process

• PO creation and distribution

• Monitoring of the ordering process:

• Verification of the created purchase requisition

• If necessary, renegotiation with the supplier

• Triggering the order after the release of the purchase requisition

• Control of order confirmations

• Monitoring of the delivery date

• If necessary, invoice control

• Evaluate areas for cost reduction activities

• Support Materials and Supply Chain Escalation team if supply interruptions occur

• Ensure suppliers have current ISO/TS certifications

• Coordinate purchasing process improvements and verify adherence to existing practices

• Cost tracking of purchase prices for series production, taking into account company goals

• Conduct market research and price analysis related to relevant cost drivers

• Familiarity with terms and conditions processes

• Master data maintenance in the purchasing relevant tools

• Cross train on other Buyer’s commodities

• Other duties as assigned

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as a detailed description of all the work required in the job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities are not limited to those in the description and may change at any time; with or without notice, per management.

About the Role

Your Responsibilities

Who we are looking for

Your preferred qualifications

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.

Site Benefits

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.