Purchasing Manager

Magna International, Inc.; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting is seeking a purchasing leader to guide material procurement and supplier relations in a fast-paced automotive environment. You will direct teams in purchasing systems, issue PO's, and analyze market conditions to secure materials while meeting cost and quality targets.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in purchasing with at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role, strong English skills, and CPM preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees.
• Must have working knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates purchasing and distribution of raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Prepare purchase orders and analyze market conditions for material availability.
• Oversee supplier performance and ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.
• Lead environmental, health and safety (EHS) efforts and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Report writing

Vendor management

English proficiency

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree recommended

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. 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:

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

Job Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY:

Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies in organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Develops and installs clerical and office procedures and practices, studies workflow, and sequence of operations.
• Seeks improvements in methods, suppliers, goods, and services in order to meet cost reduction goals.
• Oversees the reporting of supplier performance to quality, delivery, and cost criteria.
• Supervises the approved supplier listing and performance reporting.
• Acts as a liaison between suppliers and departments, and also between departments on purchasing issues.
• Establishes long term goals for purchasing to meet corporate goals.
• Responsible for the following commodities: Injection molding; zinc die-casting; mirror gas; springs; electro chromatic elements; production tooling; tool repair, etc.
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Human Resources for action.
• Shares oversight and supervisory responsibilities for environmental compliance issues.
• Conducts and participates in continuous improvement and problem‑solving activities.
• demonstrates EHS leadership by leadership by setting a good example.
• Makes sure employee concerns related to EHS are addressed and contacts the EHS Department if further assistance is needed.
• Ensures and promotes continual improvement and safety performance through key performance indicators.
• Ensure associates receive training on how to perform their jobs safely.
• Ensure SDS are reviewed prior to any purchase and approval of safety is documented prior to release of PO.
• Ensure Division safety requirements are reviewed by any contractors working for the division.
• Ensure that all suppliers are meeting the required safety regulations for product and service needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees. Ability to make decisions on what commodities to buy, who to buy from, what price to pay, how to organize the department, establishing the budget, etc. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university recommended. 4-6 years purchasing and 3 years supervisory/management experience preferred. CPM preferred. Must have working knowledge of English.

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.

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

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry‑changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world. Let's create the future of mobility, together.

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