Senior Automotive Purchasing Agent

Magna International; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (including telemed)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Job summary

Magna International in Piedmont, South Carolina is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Agent to manage supplier relations and drive cost-effective procurement for automotive production. The role requires five or more years of purchasing experience within the automotive sector and proficiency in SAP and Excel.

You will lead supplier negotiations, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery of materials, while identifying continuous improvement opportunities and cost savings for production and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Purchasing Certification (C.P.M./CPSM) as issued by ISM.
• Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience in automotive industry.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Must be self-motivated with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile the Bid Package with description, specs, KPIs, targets, drawings, terms and conditions.
• Prepare and release Approved supplier list; identify sources and conduct validations.
• Solicit bids, compile recommendations, and participate in negotiations.
• Lead negotiations and establish Master Purchase Orders in a timely manner.
• Monitor delivery performance and take corrective actions as needed.
• Reconcile variances between Purchase Orders and invoices.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Data analysis

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree or purchasing certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Windows-based applications

Job description

Magna International in Piedmont, South Carolina is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Agent to manage supplier relations and drive cost-effective procurement for automotive production. The role requires five or more years of purchasing experience within the automotive sector and proficiency in SAP and Excel.

You will lead supplier negotiations, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery of materials, while identifying continuous improvement opportunities and cost savings for production and