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Program Buyer

Magna International, Inc

Troy, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, Change Management, Change Requests/Orders, Commodity Management, Cost Control, Cost Modeling, Data Analysis, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Operational Strategy, Operations Processes, Powertrain, Procurement Management, Procurement Software, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Safety/Work Safety, Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Test Plan/Schedule, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Troy, Michigan
POSTED
12 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:

Mission of Position:

We are looking for talented team members to be a part of a dynamic team looking to push boundaries, innovate, and are passionate about being a part of the team working on traditional powertrains and be part of the transformation to eMobility.

Support the execution of Magna Powertrain Global Purchasing Process as applicable to each program ensuring the synergies of the commodity strategies amongst all different customer applications in the purchasing group. Direct and coordinate all Purchasing Operation activities between suppliers and all areas of organization i.e., Strategic Purchasing, Program Managers, Supplier Quality Development and/or other divisional designates.

As an entry level Program Buyer, the Program Buyer will work independently to perform a variety of basic Purchasing assignments with varied responsibility but may require some guidance and direction from a senior Program Buyer/Mentor orManager.

Kay Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, direct, and control activities related to the Purchasing Operations function with the objective of optimizing the total cost of purchases, while supporting strategic sourcing in selecting the optimal capable source to support the program in all areas.
  • Report to and align with Lead - Program Purchasing / Manager - Program Purchasing, Program Purchasing NA
  • Oversees all activities related to the Purchasing Operations process for Programs
  • Responsible for implementing Purchasing Operations process and procedures at multiple Divisions as applicable to new programs.
  • Participate in simultaneous engineering meetings as Program Purchasing lead for Customer Application within Core team and forward status and open issues to purchasing team.
  • Assist in development of a strategic supply chain that supports current USMCA and customer specific requirements and support quote process to customer and work with Strategic Purchasing at early stage of Program definition.
  • Generate, distribute, and follow up on all RFQ's, as per the Global Purchasing Process.
  • Analyze quotes from suppliers & costs from potential suppliers and prepare for management review and prepare all quote and detail data to analyze a make/buy divisional decision.
  • Organize commercial and technical workshops with suppliers in co-operation with Strategic Commodity Management and Supplier Quality Development.
  • Responsible to process design change requests and be a part of the change management team until PPAP.
  • Report suppliers' launch readiness to program management on a regular base.
  • Track the cost model for purchased components and materials as applicable and negotiate the best possible price.
  • Maintain supplier relationships that are both productive and mutually beneficial while continually searching for and renegotiating cost savings and ensure suppliers respond appropriately to the program management requirements including issues of delivery, cost, or quality up to PPAP.
  • Communicate the necessary information to Magna Powertrain management to assist in decision making and strategy formulation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree required with a business or technical emphasis.
  • 0 - 2 years of experience, relevant experience within the automotive industry preferred.
  • Experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing or related classes.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Automotive industr

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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