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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

Conducts Sourcing Process from RFQ to Sourcing Board Approval for applicable new programs per Sourcing Board Process Guidelines incl. joining Concurrence Meeting (with support from other functions)
Develops Purchasing Concept & Sourcing Plan for Awarded Program
Analyzes & Confirms Supplier Relevant Specific Project, Customer & Internal Requirements and Standards and initiates formal Requirements Sign Off
Ensures on time sample builds for awarded Programs.
Ensures Purchasing and Supplier Quality Development activities, during program development, are executed in the most cost effective and timely manner.
Reports the supplier launch readiness to program management on a regular basis (coordinated with Supplier Quality Team)
Participates in engineering meetings, where applicable, and forwards status and open issues to applicable purchasing team members
Supports supplier onboarding for new suppliers.
Tracks the BOM cost for purchased components and materials per assigned programs as well as maintains an updated FBOM.
Supports analysis of new trends in market & technology with category team
Assists in ensuring suppliers respond appropriately to the program team including issues of delivery, cost, or quality.
Ensure Purchasing Deliverables are on time and complete per ME PDP Gate requirements.
Communicates the necessary information to management to assist in timely decision making and strategy formulation.
Responsible for promoting and seeking excellence in all aspects of business.
Develops long-term organizational strategies/plans to meet the program needs and support further growth opportunities.
Supports reviews as required.
Assists in driving the team toward the best possible price.
Maintains supplier relationships that are both productive and mutually beneficial while continually assisting in the search 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 program objectives.

Who we are looking for
Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or equivalent
Master's degree in business or technical emphasis - desired

Experience

5+ years' experience in Purchasing or related field within a manufacturing facility
Relevant experience within automotive electronics preferred.

Your preferred qualifications

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 team setting and knowledge in risk management.
Willingness to perform "hands-on" work.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office package
Good team and people skills, including interpersonal skills that are required to lead, mentor, communicate, and build the technical capabilities of a cross-functional and cross-cultural organization.
Able to work effectively in a global environment.
Able to represent technical topics internally and externally.
Able to maintain confidentiality.
Expert communication skills
Expert written and oral communication.
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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