Purchasing Manager

Magna International, Inc

Troy, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Auditing, Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, Bid Packages, Contract Negotiation, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Document Control, Environmental Health, Financial Operations, Machining Operations, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Network Administration/Management, Network Support, Operational Support, Operations Guidelines, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Powertrain, Pricing, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Production Support, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Sourcing Strategy, Supply Chain, Test Plan/Schedule, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection

LOCATION

Troy, Michigan

POSTED

1 day 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:

Position Overview
This role is responsible for leading all procurement activities supporting manufacturing operations, including sourcing of production materials, services, and indirect supplies. The Purchasing Manager will develop and manage the supplier network, support cross-functional business needs, and ensure continuity of supply while meeting cost, quality, and delivery expectations.

This position also plays a key role in advancing purchasing systems and processes, proactively identifying supply chain risks and impacts, and ensuring adherence to established controls, compliance requirements, and standard work practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all sourcing and procurement activities supporting plant operations
Develop, manage, and strengthen relationships with domestic and global suppliers
Ensure supply continuity by proactively addressing delivery, quality, and capacity risks
Identify and implement cost reduction, value optimization, and process improvement opportunities
Drive alignment between purchasing activities and production and customer requirements
Oversee supplier performance management, including corrective actions when required
Lead RFQ/RFP processes, including sourcing strategies, bid packages, and commercial evaluations
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements
Manage supplier selection, qualification, audits, and performance reviews
Monitor market trends and supply base conditions to anticipate risk and mitigation actions
Reconcile purchasing discrepancies (invoice, PO, contractual variances)
Support capital and production purchasing in collaboration with Finance and Operations
Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and quality system requirements
Support audit readiness and document control activities related to purchasing systems
Drive supplier innovation and material/process improvements
Support special projects as assigned

Magna Standards:

Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Constitution.
Follow Magna's Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
Health & Safety responsibilities:
- Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
- Report unsafe conditions immediately.
- Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately.
- Follow safety rules.
- Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment.
- Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.
Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be

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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