Purchasing Manager

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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 follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
• 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.
• Ensure that you follow company policies and business objectives in the daily supervision of the operations of the company.
• To exhibit teamwork and leadership 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 support 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.
• Have knowledge of general workplace health and safety in regards to the general public and visitors to Decostar.
• Ensure a spirit of respect, cooperation, ethical conduct and fair dealing in all our operations between our internal, external customers and suppliers.

Specific Job Duties:

• Be a leader in the development of your Purchasing team by using a mentoring and coaching philosophy to strengthen your team members with focus on providing continuous feedback and regular performance reviews.
• Actively support succession planning initiatives to ensure future leaders are developed and ready for new challenges and opportunities within the department and the company.
• Establish, maintain and execute your department vision, annual goals, department key performance indicators and department action plans.
• Update, based on an established frequency, all Decostar key performance indicators and participate actively in improving the overall performance of the facility.
• Ensure you maintain, follow and update as required all processes assigned to you under the TS16949 system.
• Develop, maintain and work within the established annual operating budget for the Purchasing Department.
• Hire, trains, and supervises staff; evaluates performance; develops or provides input.
• Develops and implements department internal purchasing policies and procedures.
• Monitors and controls purchasing activities; delegates purchasing responsibility to designated employees.
• Consults with department staff to determine product, equipment and service requirements
• Advises users of legal requirements for purchasing; reviews purchasing documents and requisitions to ensure conformance with policies and procedures
• Provides department liaison