Purchasing Buyer

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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

General Job Duties

• To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The Magna Employee's Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• To follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
• To follow safety rules of Decostar and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
• To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.
• To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department's established procedures and work instructions.

Specific Job Duties

• Responsible to the Purchasing Manager for the procurement of supplies and/or equipment for all departments; and performing other related duties as assigned.
• Receive and interview vendor representatives to keep abreast of developments, negotiate prices, service, quality or other matters.
• In conjunction with the Purchasing Manager, develop and investigate new sources of supply, make recommendations as to their approval.
• Maintain effective liaison with all departments to present alternatives offered by suppliers, modification of design, standardization of parts or material, or other matters of mutual concern.
• Creates, maintains updated product/vendor information. Ability to work with ERP system effectively.
• Assists departments in defining purchasing needs and resolving associated problems.
• Prepares and presents reports.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills and Experience Required

• Must have the ability to create, manipulate, and maintain Microsoft Office Applications (mainly Excel and Word)
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English mandatory
• Willingness and ability to travel as required to accomplish the job.

Education

• An A.S. Degree or some college is preferred but high school GED or diploma along with diversified procurement and negotiation experience will be accepted in lieu of the degree.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while standing or walking a minimum of eight (8) hours, this does include walking up and down stairs frequently.
• The ability to lift up to 15 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis is required.
• Work below the knees and above the shoulders will be required.
• Be able to work near alcohols, solvent, paints, or plastic sanding dust.
• Be able to wear a respirator when needed.
• Good vision at a close distance and the ability to distinguish color is required with or without the use of corrective lenses.
• This position requires the ability to hear alarms with or without the use of hearing aids.

Training Requirements

• You will receive training to perform your job on an on-going basis concurrent with Decostar business operations. Training areas will include safety, quality, continuous improvement and other job specific training that is determined to be an essential part of your job and Decostar business operations.

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