Senior Core Buyer: Strategic Automotive Sourcing

Magna International; Sankt Valentin; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna is seeking a Senior Buyer to drive sourcing and procurement for platform projects and assigned product areas, ensuring competitive costs, reliable supply, and successful project execution. You will manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, support customer RFQs, and act as the purchasing interface across the project lifecycle.

You will help ensure material availability and production continuity while contributing to global sourcing strategies within a dynamic international company.

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.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; knowledge of JDE is an advantage.

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

Skills

MS Excel

MRP/ERP systems

JDE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Magna is seeking a Senior Buyer to drive sourcing and procurement for platform projects and assigned product areas, ensuring competitive costs, reliable supply, and successful project execution. You will manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, support customer RFQs, and act as the purchasing interface across the project lifecycle.

You will help ensure material availability and production continuity while contributing to global sourcing strategies within a dynamic international company.