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Magna International, Inc

Muncie, Indiana

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive Industry, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Candidate Screening, Capital Equipment, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Economics, ISO 14001, Logistics, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Powertrain, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Planning, Program Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Safety/Work Safety, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Test Plan/Schedule, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Muncie, Indiana
POSTED
16 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:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain 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 Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

The Program Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procuring raw materials, components, tooling, and capital equipment to support new program launches and ongoing plant operations. This role develops and manages supplier relationships across North America, Europe, and Asia, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery targets. The Program Buyer partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams to support program success and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

  • University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with North American and European suppliers; global sourcing experience preferred
  • Strong organizational, documentation, and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
  • Effective communication skills (verbal and written); additional languages considered an asset
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards

Key Responsibilities

  • Support new program launches by developing cost estimates and supplier quotes for RFQs
  • Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to meet program and operational requirements
  • Manage supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery; lead issue resolution as needed
  • Coordinate procurement and logistics planning for program components and capital equipment
  • Lead cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects at the enterprise level
  • Collaborate with Engineering on tooling procurement and support tooling audit activities
  • Partner with Quality to ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards
  • Prepare and support required corporate reporting and documentation
  • Support cross-functional projects within the Materials team
  • Maintain awareness of customer-specific requirements related to purchasing activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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.

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About the Company

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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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