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Magna International; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Profit-Sharing Plan

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Onsite cafeterias

Annual Christmas Parties

Job summary

Magna International, located in Bowling Green, KY, is seeking a qualified individual responsible for sourcing and procurement of goods. The role involves purchasing raw materials and developing supply sources while ensuring the continuity of production.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, with SAP and Microsoft Office skills preferred. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing and procurement of goods.
• Maintain minimum inventory levels for allocated commodities.
• Participate as a strategic liaison with relevant suppliers.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field

SAP experience

Computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

1 year experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to perform true cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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 and assessing supply facilities and negotiating price.

Ensures that the minimum level of inventory for the allocated commodities are maintained without jeopardizing the continuity of scheduled production within the customer release schedules. Participates as a strategic liaison with the relevant suppliers to ensure raw material requirements are satisfied. (Experience: 1-5 years)

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
• SAP experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Operate standard office equipment preferred
• Must have excellent reading, writing, and spelling skills.
• Ability to read and understand legal contracts
• Ability to read component prints and drawings
• Must have ability to perform true cost analysis, make vs. buy analysis
• Understand logistics impacts, etc.

Site Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit-Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeterias and fully stocked breakrooms
• Annual summer cookout
• Annual Christmas Parties
• Onsite Nurses

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 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.