Program Buyer

Magna International Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain in Bengaluru, India seeks a Program Buyer to drive sourcing and launch activities for complex automotive projects. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams across locations, track PPAP milestones, and ensure on‑time delivery of toolings, prototypes and serial parts.

You will lead supplier negotiations on costs, timing and contracts, apply lessons learned, and support cost saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a business or technical emphasis.
• Experience in contract and price negotiation in manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret global footprints and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility and tracking of sourcing and launch related activities on time (e.g. PPAP, Toolings, sourcing/nominations, prototype orders, deliveries, etc.).
• Lead supplier negotiations regarding costs, timing, legal and contractual topics; mirror customer requirements.
• Prepare and lead supplier workshops (cost down, feasibility, synergies, supply chain issues) and apply lessons learned.
• Support cost estimates and target price setting; manage purchasing processes (RFQ, quotes, negotiations).
• Track costed BOM, review designs from acquisition to SOP; act as PUR lead in project meetings.

Skills

Contract negotiation

SAP ERP

MS Office

English fluency

Global footprint understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business/technical

Tools

SAP ERP

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:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world‑class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

Job title: Program Buyer

Job Introduction: Fulfillment of expectations of external and internal customers through target-oriented transition to mass production (price, deadline, quality) of the project in partnership with the supply base. Coordination of Simultaneous Engineering based on the process descriptions (Intranet), area Purchasing. To lead and guide a cross‑functional team over different locations. Motivate team to generate best possible outcome.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibility and tracking of sourcing and launch related activities on time (e.g. PPAP, Toolings, sourcing/nominations, prototype orders, deliveries, etc.) Report supplier readiness and cost cost status to program management and Project status to PUR Sr. Management Prepare and lead supplier negotiations regarding costs, timing, legal and contractual topics, and mirror customer requirementsetc. including alternative negotiation concepts and support make or buy decisions Prepare, invite and execute supplier workshops (cost down, feasibility, synergies, supply chain issues, etc.) Applying of existing Lessons Learned, organize and execute future Lessons Learned workshops Apply and ensure continuous improvement methodology, implement and transfer knowledge Support cost estimate and target price setting Purchasing Process Execution (e.g. RFQ package and execution, quote analyses, negotiations and nominations, Change requests, etc.) Order processing and supervision of prototypes, samples and serial tools until hand over to plant Development, definition and tracking of cost‑saving potentials Monitor and track costed BOM, scrutinize technical concepts and designs from acquisition to SOP Support, preparation and presentation of project‑relevant data to relevant stakeholders Creating and maintain an expert understanding of the supplier markets incl. their key sub suppliers and maintaining supplier business relationships Support acquisition projects including support quote process to customer Act as "Head of project" and functional leadership (Purchasing) Being PUR representative in all relevant project meetings Prepare and present project‑relevant data to relevant stakeholders incl. Mgt. Board Drive acquisition projects as a Purchasing lead Monitoring safe and timely launch activities and support resolution of occurred issues First escalation level, sparring partner and trainer for colleagues and team Support and drive department development Drive cost saving initiatives Organize and set up PUR project team Continuous improvement Promotion, maintenance and deployment of cross‑divisional best practices, Initiating Lessons Learned workshops Supporting development, improvements and challenge of existing purchasing tools and methods Synergies identification among different Projects Implement process landscape improvements Screening of helpful IT-Tools Customers and business interfaces: Communicate to all levels: Suppliers Core Tech SE Team members Customer Application SE Team members Internal partners SCM, SQD, AME, CE, ENG, Finance/Controlling Middle to Top Management (SLT)

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required with a business or technical emphasis

Work experience:

3 to 5 years of experience in similar positions, as PUR or Program lead, relevant experience within the automotive industry preferred

Competences & skills:

• Excellent skills and experience in contract negotiation and price negotiation in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to understand global footprints and their interfaces, find synergies cross continent and have a vision of the “Big picture”
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PPT, Excel)
• Fluent in English language
• SAP ERP experience desired but not mandatory
• Strategic and solution-oriented thinker and implementer of effective tactical plans
• Leading competences and proven experience in managing complex projects
• Willingness to travel (approx. 10-15% domestic and international)

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.

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 Powertrain

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