Senior Buyer

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. 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 Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market. Job Responsibilities TOTAL COMPENSATION $92,000 - $101,000 Annually Minimum Job Requirements Grade 12 Education or GED College Diploma in Supply Chain and Operations Management 5 Years Technical Purchasing Experience Skills And Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent mathematical, analytical and organizational skills Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel Able to perform various computer functions (Microsoft Office, Production Software) Job Responsibilities Responsible for all customs, duties and legal issues as they relate to importation/exportation (Steel, Parts in Assembly, Stores Materials). Responsible for verification and authorization of Purchase Orders. Responsible for negotiation and contract management (Steel, Parts in Assembly, Stores Materials). Responsible for the identification and development of supplier services and new sources of supply. Maintain vendor file, purchase price, price fluctuations and quality records on purchased items. Visit suppliers and customers at least once per year to improve relations and assess their facilities with respect to quality, financial status and stability, issue survey reports including quality, financial, cost trends and lead times. Certify and approve quality levels of purchased products. Responsible for bottom line profitability as it relates to purchase price variance, Material Change Notice disposition, quality, downtime and rework. Responsible for interface with customer/vendors as it relates to plant operations. Work on projects, reports and contribute various studies as required. Train Other Employees As Required. In the Supervisor’s absence, responsible for the efficient and effective running of the department. Responsible for verification and authorization of purchase orders. Responsible for evaluating suppliers quotations and the award of business. WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to work in various locations within and outside a manufacturing facility Must be able to work outside of normal office hours including weekends to meet needs of assigned departments Exposed periodically to elements such as temperature and noise Office environment within a manufacturing operation 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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law. AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please not…

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