Buyer

Job Summary

Purchases materials, supplies, and services by developing, soliciting, and analyzing supplier quotations. Coordinates activities with other departments to assure proper delivery, quality, reliability, and low cost consistency. Locates new sources of supply, establishes new suppliers and coordinates order maintenance with existing suppliers. Resolves conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules, raw materials, inventory, etc. Develops and/or assists in developing strategies and solutions to continuously improve cost levels, stable sources of supply, high quality of commodities and other governing factors. Participates in continuous improvement activities. Tracks supplier performance and works with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, cost, productivity and support. Develops cost database detailing all material, labor, and overhead costs of purchased products and services. Studies market trends and technology related to job. Researches and recommends new product developments. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

At level I, work involves primarily routine processing of data/documentation focused on daily workflow requirements. At level II, work requires independent problem solving and decision making with broad guidance provided on overall project objectives with specific guidance on program complexities. May work with suppliers in order to meet challenging and unique requests and address issues related to quality improvement. Quantities of items and services purchased are often large in volume in order to satisfy the requirements for an extended period of time. At level III, work is complex and difficult in character and requires strong technical and broad business knowledge in addition to program or project management skills. Work involves independent problem solving and decision making with general direction given on project objectives and broad guidance from corporate strategy and goals. 

• Purchases materials, supplies, and services by developing, soliciting, and analyzing supplier quotations. Coordinates activities with other departments to assure proper delivery, quality, reliability, and low cost consistency. Documents and maintains necessary records and files. May work with agents and customs brokers for overseas material buying.
• Locates new sources of supply, establishes new suppliers and coordinates order maintenance with existing suppliers. Selects and/or recommends suppliers with who orders will be placed. Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers.
• Resolves conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules, raw materials, inventory, etc. working with Production Inventory Control (PIC) personnel and other areas to resolve escalated conflicts. Assumes ultimate responsibility to ensure suppliers deliver quality product on time.
• Develops and/or assists in developing strategies and solutions to continuously improve cost levels, stable sources of supply, high quality of commodities and other governing factors related to the Purchasing Department and adjacent areas.

Requirements

Level 1

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field including purchasing and/or materials experience; or equivalent. Knowledge of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures related to buying and demonstrated ability to purchase materials/equipment/services, in substantial quantities.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external contacts at all levels including experience developing suppliers.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills in order to establish priorities, identify and set goals, meet deadlines, etc.
• Proficiency with tools/equipment related to job (i.e. personal computers, manufacturing systems, etc.).

Level II (in addition to above requirements)

• Three years purchasing and/or materials experience including commodity expertise related to respective area; or equivalent. High level of expertise in developing suppliers necessary to meet cost, quality, delivery, and reliability needs. Must be able to meet unique and complex design requests and address issues related to quality improvement.
• 2. Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills in order to perform job duties independently and make decisions that meet company goals and objectives. Must be able to work on assignments that are broad in nature, involving a high degree of originality and ingenuity.
• Level III (in addition to above requirements)
• Eight years purchasing and/or materials experience; or equivalent. Must be able to work with suppliers’ top professionals to meet unique and complex design requests and address issues related to quality improvements.
• Demonstrated strong leadership/team facilitation skills to develop strategies, plan and assign staff for assignments, and lead, manage, and coordinate timing of assignments.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Must maintain proper vision requirements
• Must be able to maintain alertness to their surroundings.

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

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