Buyer

Magna International, Inc

Mesa, Arizona

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, Candidate Screening, Communication Skills, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Requirements, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Market Analysis, Negotiation Skills, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Order Delivery, Organizational Skills, Performance Reviews, Plan Meetings, Portfolio Analysis, Pricing, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, SAP, Sourcing Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Selection

LOCATION

Mesa, Arizona

POSTED

14 days ago

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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:

As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna's Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.

Job Responsibilities:

The Buyer is responsible for managing purchasing activities for production materials and components. This role supports sourcing strategy, supplier management, negotiations, contract administration, and cross-functional coordination to ensure optimal cost, quality, delivery, and risk mitigation while supporting overall Supply Chain Management objectives.

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process including RFQs, negotiations, contracts, and purchase orders

• Conduct global and local sourcing activities and procurement market analyses

• Develop, evaluate, and manage supplier portfolios including risk assessments

• Coordinate purchasing activities with engineering, production, and other internal stakeholders

• Prepare cost analyses, offer comparisons, and sourcing recommendations

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve cost and performance targets

• Create and manage contracts and purchase orders in SAP

• Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules, and supplier performance

• Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvement activities

• Represent purchasing interests in interdisciplinary project teams

• Organize supplier meetings, workshops, and performance reviews

• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and contractual obligations

• The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned and required.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations are followed

• Adhere to established quality and housekeeping standards

• Immediately report hazards, defects, or non-compliance issues

• Take appropriate corrective action when substandard performance is observed

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred

• Automotive industry experience preferred

• Experience with supplier negotiations and contract management

• SAP purchasing experience preferred

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Office-based role with regular computer use. Occasional interaction with suppliers and operational teams. Limited travel may be required.

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 ma

About the Company

Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Automotive and Parts Mfg

FOUNDED

1957

WEBSITE

http://www.magna.com/

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