Senior Manager Program Purchasing NA

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: 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: Mission of the Position: Support the execution of Magna Powertrain or MPT’s Global Purchasing Process as applicable to each program. Lead, direct and coordinate Program Purchasing activities between suppliers and all areas of the Electrification organization i.e.: Operational, Strategic, Program Managers, Engineering and/or other divisional designates. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Regional North American Electrification & Traditional Group program purchasing department as defined by Sr.Director, Global Program Purchasing while managing the Program Buyers and/or Senior Buyers. Oversee upgrade plan of the new formed group Review capacity and capability of the group and develop/implement respective training plans together with management Support definition of a collaboration model between central and divisional program purchasing Collaborate with program purchasing in the plants and define jointly with the plants on how to staff programs based on knowledge and capacity of the central and decentralized teams Ensure proper staffing of all Quoting teams to award programs on a profitable level and support the Electrification acquisition process and develop a more nimble and effective approach to fast turn-around customer requests. Define and execute cost down and Value Analysis/Value Engineering VA/VE activities during quote, launch and production phase jointly with the x-functional team 8. Plan, organize, direct, and control activities related to the Program Purchasing function with the objective of optimizing the total cost of purchases and secure flawless launches. Drive development of a regional USMCA based strategic supply chain together with Commodity Management, to meet the NA OEM USMCA requirements for all electrification products and systems [currently 75%] Support the development of the global processes and team structure to work effectively with the new LG-Magna Joint Venture, for the supply of motors, inverters and power modules in NA, to meet USMCA requirements Support the Target Costing Group to establish a NA Cost Catalogue for fast turn-around acquisition efforts, to meet USMCA, especially for purchased components Support SQD and report out supplier launch readiness to Purchasing Leadership & Program Management on a regular base Generate, distribute, and follow up on all RFQ’s, as per the Global Purchasing Process. Organize Commercial and Technical workshops with suppliers in co-operation with commodity leads, operational purchasing and SQD Align and support with Strategic Purchasing Team the implementation of Technical & Commercial savings opportunities to meet annual business plan objectives Develop and maintain a cost model for purchased components and materials Responsible for implementing MPT Global Purchasing process and Procedures for all programs. Develop and update proces…

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