North America Program Purchasing Lead – Electrification

Magna International Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain in the United States seeks a senior Purchasing leader to drive regional NA program purchasing, lead program buyers, and coordinate supplier activities across operations, engineering, and management.

The role focuses on optimizing total cost, implementing cost-down and VA/VE, developing North American supplier strategies under USMCA, and collaborating with the LG-Magna JV on supply of motors and power modules.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field; MBA preferred.
• Strong contract and price negotiation skills with a strategic approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead program purchasing activities across regions and groups.
• Staff and manage program buyers and ensure on-time, profitable launches.
• Develop cost-down, VA/VE activities with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with suppliers to secure optimal total cost.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Price negotiation

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or technical field

MBA preferred

Job description

Magna Powertrain in the United States seeks a senior Purchasing leader to drive regional NA program purchasing, lead program buyers, and coordinate supplier activities across operations, engineering, and management.

The role focuses on optimizing total cost, implementing cost-down and VA/VE, developing North American supplier strategies under USMCA, and collaborating with the LG-Magna JV on supply of motors and power modules.