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Magna International

Buyer

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Hybrid
Guelph, ON
Mid level
Hybrid
Guelph, ON
Mid level
Sources and purchases parts and services, selects and manages suppliers, negotiates purchase orders, develops commodity strategies, monitors supplier performance, and drives cost improvements. The Buyer coordinates sourcing and launch activities, maintains item master data, supports engineering changes, analyzes supply and market data, reports savings and supplier performance, and builds supplier relationships. The role requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and occasional travel to suppliers.
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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:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

- Immediate open position

- $70,000 - $85,000 annual compensation

- Completion of a college diploma or university degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Management, Commerce, or a related field.

- Minimum three years of related experience preferably in a manufacturing environment

- PMAC (Purchasing Management Association of Canada) enrolment is an asset

- Knowledge of MRP software is an asset

- Excellent communication skills (English - spoken and written)

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills is required

- Computer proficiency to include experience with Microsoft, Project, Excel, Word, etc.

- Self-motivated individual able to work with minimal supervision

- Must demonstrate strong organizational skills

- Willingness and availability to travel as required

 

MAIN DUTIES:

- Supplier selection and new and/or Engineering Change Notice (ECN) part sourcing per PFC-03 with the goal of sourcing the best value for goods and/or services required within program requirements
- Support Supplier Performance Monitoring and escalation of chronic supplier issues per 6-1-0008
- Plan and achieve supplier cost improvement targets to support operational objectives
- Coordinate supply activities through Trax/ChangeX while supporting launch activities. Including attending all CFT meetings as required
- Analyze and present data to support business decisions and market test/resourcing initiatives
- Develop and manage specific commodity strategies to support Polycon cost, quality and delivery objectives
- Negotiate and issue purchase orders including blanket purchase orders with suppliers for purchased part requirements
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers including travelling to suppliers as required.
- Coordinate all supplier activity from initial sourcing through end of service order production Item master maintenance of all parts within the Buyer’s commodity assignment
- Month end reporting for cost savings, supplier performance and other items as required for internal customers and/or Magna stakeholders

- Other duties as required

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 note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.


Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.


Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors

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