Senior Buyer

Magna International; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company based in Newmarket, Ontario, is looking for a skilled procurement professional. The role involves sourcing and purchasing goods, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring inventory levels meet production needs. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in procurement, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage supplier assessments effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience greater than 5 years in sourcing and procurement.
• Proficient in supplier assessment and relationship management.
• Ability to maintain inventory levels without affecting production.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure goods required for production.
• Negotiate prices and maintain supplier relations.
• Ensure adequate inventory levels for scheduled production.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Supplier negotiation

Inventory management

Job description

What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help 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

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems, and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise lights the path to innovation, safety, and styling.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for sourcing and procurement of goods. Purchases raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for a group of products/functions. Develops supply sources by interviewing potential suppliers, visiting current vendors to improve relations, assessing supply facilities, and negotiating prices. Ensures that the minimum level of inventory for the allocated commodities is maintained without jeopardizing the continuity of scheduled production within the customer release schedules. Participates as a strategic liaison with relevant suppliers to ensure raw material requirements are satisfied. (Experience: Greater than 5 years)

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 based on experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of 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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting