Senior Buyer

Job Responsibilities This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States. Generates, distributes and follows up on all RFQs, as per the Global Purchasing Procedure for the regional commodities. Supports quote process for customer RFQs and works with strategic Purchasing at the early stages of program definition. Evaluates/consolidates all quotes received from Category Managers for strategic commodities. Supports quote reviews as required. Prepares and presents all Quote documents per guidelines. Supports Program Buyer for platform project development. Communicates the necessary information to Program Buyer to assist in decision making and strategy formulation. Supports sourcing decision processes. Creates/Maintains the Platform Price Libraries. Supports development of a strategic supply chain with commodity teams. Assists in analysis of new trends in technology and the market with commodity teams. Participates and supports quote & engineering team meetings during quote phase, where applicable and forwards status and open issues to relevant purchasing team members. Tracks the cost model for purchased components and materials, as applicable, for pre-development programs. Assists in negotiating the best possible prices. Maintains supplier relationships that are both productive and mutually beneficial while continually searching for and renegotiating cost savings on new sourcing opportunities, with current and/or new suppliers. Works cooperatively with peers to implement consistent policies, procedures, strategies and reporting. Participates in continuous improvement efforts for products, tools, processes and programs. Performs other duties as necessary in support of platform objectives. Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Senior Buyer, preferably with automotive experience. The ideal candidate is used to coordinate parallel activities, has strong communication skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and has a strategic mindset. Education Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related. Experience 5+ years of applicable experience preferred, preferably in automotive electronics. Preferred Qualifications Strong organizational and communication skills are critical. Interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Excel required. Knowledge of MRP systems (JDE) is beneficial. EEO Statement 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr