Buyer

About the Role

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing and procurement of goods and services, performing supplier management by developing supply sources, and ensure that the minimum level of inventory for allocated commodities are maintained without jeopardizing the continuity of scheduled production within the customer's release schedules. 

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain vendor file, purchase price, price fluctuations and quality records on purchased items.
• Insourcing, outsourcing, and resourcing parts as required.
• Expedite operations to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Identify alternate sources of materials and cost reductions for current suppliers.
• Works with Customer Requirements and Engineering to negotiate procurement contracts. Upon implementation, Buyer is responsible for managing the purchasing in accordance with those agreements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who we are looking for

• Able to work flexible hours supporting three (3) shifts.
• Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, suppliers and customers.
• Excellent understanding of MS Office software, ERP System, internet and customer supplied software.

Your preferred qualifications

• Four (4) year college degree in a business-related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in automotive purchasing.
• Advanced PC skills with standard MS Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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.

Site Benefits

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.