Direct Materials Buyer

About the Role

We are looking for a Direct Materials Buyer to perform the duties described below for our plant in Spartanburg SC USA.

Your Responsibilities

• Accompany new projects from the customer inquiry through the start of production to the end of the spare parts phase and always have the overall optimum in your sights.
• Locate and select new sources of supply, establish new suppliers and coordinate order maintenance with existing suppliers for direct materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Measure and report vendor performances.
• Responsible for commercial negotiations of both local and global supplier.
• Support Engineering Change activities with suppliers.
• Manage supplier files, component files, RFQ, contract review, etc.
• Support supplier improvement initiatives at local level when required
• Support to Supplier Quality, Sales, Engineering, and Project teams for existing programs and new business opportunities
• Resolve conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules, raw materials, inventory, etc.
• Work in cross-functional project teams to ensure business processes and technologies have reliable and current purchasing data.
• Provide decision support and insights for complex purchasing decisions.
• Track supplier milestones within customer projects.
• Establish purchasing requirements and perform tender process to meet monthly budget targets.
• Develop cost database detailing all material, labor, and overhead costs of purchased products and services.
• Assist with the development of departmental procedures and ensure that established procedures are properly understand and being followed in regards to areas of direct responsibility.

Who we are looking for

• Functional experience in areas of strategic planning, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain management and supplier quality.
• Good mathematical aptitude and problem solving skills
• Understanding and applying INCOTERMS is fundamental
• Up to 25% percent Travel required
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Your preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or related discipline and 2 years of experience as a Direct Materials Buyer in a manufacturing environment or more than 5 years of experience as a Direct Materials Buyer in a manufacturing environment

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

Magna offers a competitive benefits package.

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