Regional Commodity Buyer

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Mission of the Position:

Reporting to the Regional Commodity Manager (RCM) the Regional Commodity Buyer role is to support the development and implementation of global commodity strategies that satisfy the needs of the business (landed cost footprint quality technology risk sustainability etc.).

Under direction of the RCM responsibilities may include executing market tests constructing supplier comparisons and business cases and various other tasks to support the RCMs management of assigned suppliers; including full responsibility for cost contract performance risk management and long-term value creation across the end-to-end supplier lifecycle including service).

The ideal candidate will possess purchasing experience in the automotive industry strong analytical skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the RCM in the development alignment and implementation of global commodity strategies to achieve business targets related to savings technology footprint quality economics sustainability supply base reduction / consolidation etc. Strategies should include data from trade fairs macroeconomic and geopolitical influences supplier landscape of opportunities and risks.
• In compliance with the commodity strategy and in alignment with Program Purchasing Teams support the RCM in the negotiation all new regional business awards. Tactics to include program bundling global sourcing & leverage dual sourcing tariff & USMCA duty mitigation specification / tolerance / material changes process optimization VAVE Lean logistics & packaging optimization payment term improvement.
• Support the RCM to achieve regional budgeted savings targets on all existing business. Using the same tactics as above develop and monitor the execution of divisional cost savings initiatives & risk mitigation strategies.
• Support the RCM in actively managing the supplier relationship including all regional commercial topics for the entire life cycle (award change control all claims performance service etc.). Adhere to disciplined contract management (NDA Terms & Conditions Nominations Letters Settlement Agreements etc.).
• Support the RCM in the qualification & development of new suppliers as necessary.
• Support the RCM in working with regional cross functional teams including Building Block Program / Launch Management Engineering Production Control & Logistics Constraints Management Supplier Quality & Production Quality departments and Magna International Purchasing counterparts according to the Purchasing RASIC.
• Keep the RCM informed of all issues through clear and concise communications.
• Follow Magnas Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The above is intended to describe the general content of the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibilities.

Customers and Business Interfaces:

• Manufacturing division GM AGM Controlling
• Central Controlling
• Program Management
• Product Management
• Sales
• Building Block / Engineering
• Supplier Quality
• Operational and Program Purchasing
• Magna International Purchasing

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in manufacturing engineering business or related discipline
• 3 years progressive experience in Purchasing field preferably in an automotive / manufacturing environment. 1 year direct experience with the Assigned Commodity
• Commodities including but not limited to Forgings and/or Mechatronics
• Must be familiar with QS9000 TS16949 and ISO14001 procedures.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 20% of the time

The above is intended to describe the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements and qualifications.

Health & Safety/Magna Standards/Additional Requirements:

• Practice and maintain integrity while following Magnas Charter and Constitution.
• Follow Magnas Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Supports and adheres to policies procedures and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality efficiency and reduce cost.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
• Health & Safety responsibilities:
  • Understand applicable Environmental Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
  • Report unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Report injuries accidents illnesses near misses property damage immediately.
  • Follow safety rules.
  • Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment.
  • Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Treat everyone with dignity trust and respect.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.

Magna Powertrain of America Inc. does not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. This includes any form of company-sponsored work authorization or immigration support such as:

• Direct sponsorship by Magna Powertrain of America Inc.
• Listing Magna Powertrain of America Inc. as the employer of record on government forms
• Any visa or work authorization requiring written documentation or support from Magna Powertrain of America Inc. (e.g. H-1B OPT STEM OPT CPT TN J-1 etc.)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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