Global SAP Purchasing Data Leader

Magna International

Troy (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Magna Powertrain is seeking a results‑oriented Purchasing Data Specialist to advance data governance and automate reporting across global SAP purchasing processes. You will design scalable data models, optimize MM and ERP workflows, and deliver dashboards that translate data into actionable insights for decision makers.

The role requires 5+ years in SAP/MM, strong analytics, and a proven ability to collaborate with Purchasing and IT across regions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
5+ years experience working with SAP, particularly Materials Management (MM), ERP environments, and reporting structures.
Demonstrated expertise in data analytics, dashboard development, and business reporting solutions.
Comprehensive understanding of purchasing processes, procurement systems, and global supply chain operations.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and process improvement capabilities.
Excellent stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills within global organizations.
Solid understanding of data architecture, system integration, and data mapping within SAP and related systems.
Knowledge of data modeling principles and best practices.
Experience with purchasing analytics, spend analysis, reporting tools, and emerging AI technologies.
Understanding of procurement performance metrics, supplier spend management, and cost savings methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the global standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement of SAP purchasing processes, focusing on Materials Management (MM), reporting workflows, and system integrations.
Analyze, harmonize, and maintain global ERP data structures and master data models to ensure consistency, transparency, and accuracy across systems.
Design, develop, and maintain global reporting solutions and dashboards using SAP, Power BI, and other analytics tools to transform data into actionable business insights.
Establish and enforce data governance standards, including KPI definitions, reporting methodologies, and data ownership frameworks across functions and regions.
Identify and implement automation opportunities for reporting, analytics, and audit‑related processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and data reliability.
Serve as the primary liaison between Purchasing and IT teams, translating business requirements into system enhancements and coordinating successful solution implementation.
Drive global process harmonization initiatives by conducting root cause analyses, resolving process and data inconsistencies, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Lead the evaluation, design, and implementation of AI‑enabled solutions to improve process automation, enhance data quality, and support scalable decision‑making capabilities.
Support the enhancement of existing systems while identifying and deploying new technologies that strengthen Purchasing operations and analytical capabilities.