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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:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

General Job Duties:

• To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The MAGNA Employee's Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• To follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
• To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.
• To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department's established procedures and work instructions.

Specific Job Duties:

• To follow safety rules of Decostar and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
• To Understand the employee's rights under the OSHA Act, EEOC, FLSA and do not allow for discrimination against any employee exercising their rights.
• Always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to set good workplace standards and ensure all employees maintain those standards.
• To follow safety rules of Decostar and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace including: training of new employees, reporting unsafe acts or conditions and correcting or commending health and safety performance.
• Ensure that all accidents or injuries are reported immediately and actively participate in the accident investigation and completion of all open action items.
• Have knowledge of general workplace health and safety in regards to the general public and visitors to Decostar.
• Recommends and/or supports implementation of buying strategies that promote cost effective purchasing decisions, which supports increased speed to market requirements.
• Manage new supplier development to ensure tooling and equipment supply base can meet Decostar requirements.
• Manage sourcing process including preparation and issuance of Request for quotes relative to tooling, MRO, and equipment used in the Automotive Trim processes with pertinent specifications, vendor communications throughout duration of the quotes, negotiation of commercial, Terms & Conditions, tracking of RFQ progress, and preparation of Quotes summary/evaluation documents.
• Conduct in-depth supplier pricing analysis to ensure competitive pricing is being achieved.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of new tooling and equipment standards and procedures.
• Establish, manage, and evaluate tooling, MRO, and equipment suppliers' metrics.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities are managed within budget, maintaining the highest level of ethics.
• Manage commercial correspondence related to tooling, MRO, and equipment suppliers' contract/ purchase order.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Develop measurements for quality improvements and target settings
• Develop strategic plans and objectives (short and long-term)
• Work strategically with other departments and personnel on current and future business maximization
• Develop coordination opportunities with Europe and Asia for tooling and equipment standards / sourcing Global platforms.
• Perform other duties as directed.

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Skills and Experience Required:

• Must have a minimum of 3