Buyer/Sr Buyer - Novi, United States - Magna International Inc.

Description

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of seating structures, foam and trim, mechanisms, and complete seats for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Seating is at the center of the consumer vehicle experience and our seating solutions are developed from consumer research, prioritizing comfort, convenience and connectivity.

About the Role

Buyer/Sr Buyer Based on experience.

Responsible for the purchase of assigned materials, supplies, and equipment for a program team in accordance with company policies and procedures in order to meet company objectives. Provides resource knowledge, recommendations, and direction to program teams. Generally, completes the following duties and responsibilities with the support of senior purchasing personnel and/or purchasing management.

Your Responsibilities

• Generally assigned to less complex commodities.

• Develops and utilizes knowledge of commodities and supplier cost structures to achieve cost reduction and price negotiation objectives.

• Follows strategies set up by the Strategic team to achieve company and program cost reduction objectives utilizing negotiation and VA/VE, in accordance with standard operating procedures.

• Assists purchasing management with the development of presentations on negotiation strategies for executive management.

• Assist with sourcing activities for the program teams. Develops sourcing plans, supplier recommendations, and completes bid recap for key stakeholder approval, based on program cost, quality and technology requirements, program milestones, and Strategic Purchasing direction. Communicates business awards to suppliers.

• Utilizes commodity and cost driver knowledge to ensure pricing for design revisions are equitable and competitive with the market. Analyzes and challenges supplier quote responses and negotiates pricing with suppliers for new business awards and engineering changes.

• Establishes pricing in a timely manner (before implementation) completing all necessary documentation. Maintains information on supplier piece cost, revision levels, and capacity.

• Assists JIT Plants with the resolution of problems in supplier performance such as quality and delivery.

• Consults and collaborates with personnel in various engineering, purchasing, and costing activities relative to program requirements. Conducts effective communications within the project team and the customer, supplier, manufacturing and quality communities with guidance from purchasing management and senior purchasing personnel. Maintains all appropriate documentation.

• Determines the appropriate course of action, during RFC process, in assigning whether an RFC should be an estimate, directional or firm quotation.

• Supports Program Management via RFC/PCN process with program teams and suppliers. Assures all quote information is entered into Agile / PLM+ for processing.

• Manages the coordination of the supplier resource activity between the JIT plant and supplier.

• Conducts supplier capacity studies and validates all suppler commercial impacts.

• Supports Internal / External Audit efforts regarding ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 Certification for remote site location (Group Office).

• Supports the requirements as detailed in Standard Operating Procedure 8000 (Quality Management System).

• Ensure employees work in the manner consistent with the organizations established objectives and targets utilizing protective equipment, devices, measures, and procedures as promulgated by state and federal regulations. Establish clear goals for workplace health and safety. Complete safety talks, safety meetings, and required training occur, as defined.

Who we are looking for

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's degree (or bachelor's equivalency) in Business Administration or related field; or combination of equivalent education and work experience.

Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills

2-3 years preferred experience in purchasing or procurement position

Ability to apply quantitative analysis skills with a fundamental understanding of material, labor, burden structures, and cost drivers.

Applicant must have knowledge if trim cover components.

Understand Automotive textiles ( cloth, leather, vinyl)

Knowledge of OEMS Builds and approval process.

Working knowledge of statistical methods, i.e. APQP, DFSS.

Product knowledge in automotive parts or material commodities.

Strong communication and negotiation skills: verbal and written.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines.

Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving.

Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Skills Testing

No skills testing required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, may require travel.

Your preferred qualifications

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

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.

Site Benefits

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.