Assistant Purchasing Manager

Magna International Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Limited is seeking an experienced purchasing leader to support Deco Automotive’s supplier development and cost-management activities. You will oversee RFQs, cost analysis, negotiations, and supplier selection while ensuring budgets and audit standards are met.

The role requires advanced knowledge of automotive supply chains, leadership experience, and willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Degree in Business Administration/Engineering or CPP Accreditation.
• Minimum five years leadership experience in purchasing in automotive or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of automotive processes, supply chain management and materials.
• Experience with supplier cost analysis, RFQs, negotiations and audits.
• Familiarity with AIAG, ISO/TS16949 and related standards.
• Ability to travel outside of Canada with valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing and supplier development activities for Deco Automotive; manage supplier evaluation, RFQs, cost breakdowns and negotiations.
• Prepare RFQ/Bid packages for commodities including steel, aluminum, fasteners, stampings and MRO items.
• Develop bidding and pricing strategies aligned with budgets and ethical standards.
• Evaluate suppliers during quotation to meet quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive savings targets with management.
• Support post-award supplier audits and performance improvement plans.
• Help ensure interdepartmental communication and alignment with division KPIs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Negotiation

Contract language understanding

Overtime ability

Cost analysis

Education

Degree in Business Admin/Engineering

CPP Accreditation

Job description

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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:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Scope of Position

• Assist in Implementing policies and procedures to ensure efficient and professional operation. Work with senior members of the Purchasing Department to develop and implement cost planning strategies and all purchasing activities relating to cost, quality and service for raw materials.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $125,000

Minimum Requirements

• Post-Secondary Degree in Business Administration/Engineering or Completed Certified Professional Purchasing (CPP) Accreditation.
• Minimum five (5) years leadership experience in a purchasing function in automotive or related manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge and technical understanding of automotive processes, components, and supply chain management.
• Commodity knowledge of raw steel, tubes, aluminum extrusions, castings, sleeves, fasteners, stamping tooling, and assembly line equipment, considered an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of MRO procurement functions, including the management of a Tool Crib.
• Demonstrated experience in new business launches and awarding long term supplier agreements.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Strong understanding of contract language.
• Prior experience with supplier Advanced Product Quality Planning process.
• Familiarity with ISO/TS 16949 and Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) standards.
• Eligible to travel outside of Canada with a required valid passport, as required.
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Supports Purchasing Manager through leading and coordination of purchasing and supplier development activities on behalf of Deco Automotive; including, but not limited to supplier suitability evaluation, requests for quotation, cost breakdown analysis, negotiations, supplier cost audits, contract reviews, and supplier selection which meets the budgets, policies, ethical standards, and audit requirements.
• Prepares RFQ/Bid packages for diverse commodities including but not limited to Capital and Service projects, raw material (Steel, Aluminum coil steel), Stampings, Fasteners, Sleeves, Aluminum Extrusions and Aluminum Castings, several major MRO related commodities etc.
• Develops and executes effective bidding, negotiation, and pricing strategies in a manner that meets the budgets, policies, ethical standards and audit requirements of DECO Automotive
• Diligently evaluates suppliers during the quotation phase to ensure quality, delivery, program management, and cost expectations are met throughout program life.
• Continually work with Supply base to identify Cost Saving opportunities and strive to achieve Cost Saving targets assigned by Management.
• Exercises ample expertise and flexibility to procure all emergency requirements in cooperation with requisitioning departments and other supporting segments in the organization to ensure project completion
• Identifies potential risks within the supply base, devise a plan, and leads the purchasing team to work to mitigate any negative impacts to Deco.
• Supports post‑award supplier audits annually, or more frequently based on supplier performance with appropriate supplier performance improvement plans.
• Leads and supports the purchasing team in purchasing procedures and in the analysis prior to the supplier selection process to support business needs.
• Establishes and maintains effective interdepartmental communication.
• Meet divisional overall Key Performance Indicators, as set out in the division’s plan.
• Reviews and executes legal documents (ex. NDA, Bailment Agreements).
• Perform other duties as required.

General Responsibilities

• Fosters positive employee relations.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and workplace safety.
• TS16949 awareness and adherence.
• ISO14001 awareness and adherence.
• Flexible hours of work to meet internal/external customer requirements.
• Works in a strictly confidential and professional manner.

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.

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.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International