Strategic Materials Leader, Sourcing & Logistics

Magna International; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a senior Materials leader within the North American Product Business Unit Materials. The role directs strategic operations, inventory management, and supplier coordination to enable world‑class quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness.

The position requires extensive experience in materials management, strong leadership, budget oversight, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive VA/VE initiatives and supply chain excellence across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and at least four years of materials experience.
• Eight years of diverse professional and managerial experience with budget responsibility.
• Proven ability to develop a cohesive, world-class materials team and lead others through training.

Responsibilities

• Develops operational strategic direction for North American Product Business Unit Materials, leading world‑class practices.
• Leads inventory, on‑time shipment, warehousing, materials procurement, and transportation planning.
• Creates long‑term goals and short‑term plans; prepares yearly business plans and budgets for purchasing.
• Maintains a quality supplier base; collaborates with suppliers and Product Business Unit on operations and project requirements.
• Manages Materials to support VA/VE, supplier improvement, and post‑launch activities; directs staff and skills development.
• Directs use of quality standards and supports Magna Donnelly Quality System and Program Management Process.
• Negotiates contracts with world‑class suppliers and oversees purchasing relationships across functions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Eight years of materials management experience

Master's degree in materials management or equivalent

Job description

Magna International is seeking a senior Materials leader within the North American Product Business Unit Materials. The role directs strategic operations, inventory management, and supplier coordination to enable world‑class quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness.

The position requires extensive experience in materials management, strong leadership, budget oversight, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive VA/VE initiatives and supply chain excellence across multiple departments.