Senior Core Buyer (m/f/x)

Magna; Sankt Valentin; Presencial; EUR 72 000 - 88 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Magna is seeking a Senior Buyer in Austria to lead RFQ processes and coordinate with engineering, supplier quality, and category management to optimize platform costs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive procurement, strong communication skills, and expertise in MS Excel and ERP systems, including JDE knowledge as an advantage.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the automotive electronics industry.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; knowledge of JDE is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate RFQ processes, including supplier inquiries, quote evaluation and cost analysis.
• Support customer RFQs with purchasing expertise and cost inputs during early project phases.
• Act as the purchasing interface for platform projects and cross-functional teams.
• Drive sourcing activities and support supplier selection and award decisions.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate commercial terms and contribute to achieving competitive material costs.
• Maintain and further develop platform price libraries and cost models.
• Collaborate with Category Management, Engineering and Supplier Quality to build a strategic supply chain.
• Monitor market and technology trends to identify sourcing and cost optimization opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the successful execution of platform objectives.

Conhecimentos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Ferramentas

MS Excel

MRP/ERP systems

JDE knowledge (advantage)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. 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

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate RFQ processes, including supplier inquiries, quote evaluation and cost analysis
• Support customer RFQs with purchasing expertise and cost inputs during early project phases
• Act as the purchasing interface for platform projects and cross-functional teams
• Drive sourcing activities and support supplier selection and award decisions
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships while identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Negotiate commercial terms and contribute to achieving competitive material costs
• Maintain and further develop platform price libraries and cost models
• Collaborate with Category Management, Engineering and Supplier Quality to build a strategic supply chain
• Monitor market and technology trends to identify sourcing and cost optimization opportunities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the successful execution of platform objectives

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated Senior Buyer, ideally with automotive industry experience. The ideal candidate can coordinate parallel activities, has strong communication skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and has a strategic mindset.

Your preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the automotive electronics industry
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; knowledge of JDE is an advantage

What you can look forward to

We are committed to offering a fair and attractive compensation package. For this position, the minimum gross annual salary under the collective agreement for the Austrian automotive industry is € 80,000 (all-in). Depending on your qualifications and relevant professional experience, a higher salary is customary and will be offered accordingly. In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package and excellent development opportunities within a dynamic international company.

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, colour, 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 Corporate

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. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world. Let's create the future of mobility, together. Learn more about us: Sustainability Innovation Interview-Tips