Strategic Metals Buyer | Global Sourcing & Cost Reduction

Magna International; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating in Michigan seeks a senior-level purchasing professional to lead materials sourcing for a program team. You will negotiate pricing, develop commodity strategies, and ensure quality, cost and schedule targets are met across global suppliers.

You will work with engineering, operations and finance, drive VA/VE initiatives, support ISO/IATF 16949 compliance, and maintain thorough documentation while guiding supplier performance and RFC/PCN processes in Agile/PLM+.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or bachelor's equivalency) in Business Administration or related field; or combination of equivalent education and work experience.
• Five (5) years preferred of diversified purchasing, costing, or related experience.
• Specialized knowledge in a particular commodity.
• Ability to apply quantitative analysis skills with a fundamental understanding of material, labor, burden structures, and cost drivers.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive commodity strategies to reduce costs and ensure effective supplier performance.
• Knowledge and experience in using cost reduction tools including global sourcing, VA/VE, Kaizen.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods, i.e. APQP, DFSS.
• Product knowledge in automotive parts or material commodities.
• Strong communication skills: verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines.
• Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Responsibilities

• Independently purchases assigned materials, supplies, and equipment for a program team in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Develops and utilizes knowledge of commodities and supplier cost structures to achieve cost reduction and price negotiation objectives.
• Presents and implements strategies to achieve cost reduction objectives utilizing negotiations and VA/VE.
• Assists purchasing management with the development of presentations on negotiation strategies for executive management.
• Supports Program Management with sourcing activities for the program teams and completes bid recap for key stakeholder approval.
• Communicates business awards to suppliers and maintains documentation.
• Establishes pricing in a timely manner and manages supplier cost data, revision levels, and capacity.
• Manages supplier performance issues and coordinates with JIT plants.
• Supports RFC/PCN processes with program teams and suppliers; ensures quote data is entered into Agile / PLM+.

Skills

Strong communication skills (verbal &

written)

Quantitative analysis

Proficient with word processing,

spreadsheet and database applications

Cost reduction strategies

Negotiation skills

Global sourcing

VA/VE/Kaizen knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Agile / PLM+

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Magna Seating in Michigan seeks a senior-level purchasing professional to lead materials sourcing for a program team. You will negotiate pricing, develop commodity strategies, and ensure quality, cost and schedule targets are met across global suppliers.

You will work with engineering, operations and finance, drive VA/VE initiatives, support ISO/IATF 16949 compliance, and maintain thorough documentation while guiding supplier performance and RFC/PCN processes in Agile/PLM+.