Purchasing Manager

Magna International, Inc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International, Inc in United States (SC region) seeks a procurement leader to direct purchasing and distribution of raw materials, equipment, and supplies. You will supervise staff, issue purchase orders, analyze markets, and drive cost reductions while ensuring safety compliance.

You will coordinate with suppliers and internal departments, set long-term goals, and manage key commodities in injection molding, zinc die-casting, mirror gas, springs, electrochromatic elements, tooling, and

Qualifications

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees.
• Ability to make decisions on what commodities to buy, from whom, at what price, and how to organize the department.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• 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.
• Makes sure employee concerns related to EHS are addressed.
• Ensures and promotes continual improvement and safety performance through KPIs.
• 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.

Skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Decision making

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPM certification

Job description

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.

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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:

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.

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 Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting