Assistant Purchasing Manager

Job Number: 70110
Group: Cosma International
Division: Magna Body & Chassis Mississauga
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: MISSISSAUGA
Work Style: On-Site
About us
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.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
About the Role
The Assistant Purchasing Manager is responsible for supporting both the Department and the Senior Manager, Logistics by overseeing all purchasing functions. The Assistant Purchasing Manager is expected to initiate solutions to an array of situations. The Assistant Purchasing Manager will have excellent presentation, motivational and team building skills and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a positive attitude.
**The successful candidate for this role will work at our new Magna Chassis and Body Mississauga (MBCM) facility located in Mississauga, ON**
Who we are looking for
Your Responsibilities

• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Lead, manage and coordinate day to day activities of the purchasing group.
• Provide direction, communication and support to the purchasing group and the management team
• Monitor staff's performance providing feedback, mentoring, coaching and performance reviews.
• Reconcile and explain changes to production and MRO inventory related balance sheet accounts.
• Make recommendations and be involved in an ongoing continuous improvement process, with participation on operational improvement teams.
• Develop and support Departmental leadership succession plans.
• Ensure policies and procedures are created objectively and reviewed and approved as required.
• Study any proposed changes to plant operations, analyze for cost / benefit implications, and make recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual business plan, and other forecasts or analysis as required.
• Continual review and awareness of internal control issues, with appropriate recommendations for improvements.
• Perform all the purchasing functions of the Senior Manager, Logistics in their absence
• Perform other duties as designated.

Your preferred qualifications

• Completion of Post-Secondary education in Purchasing.
• Minimum 7 years of Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with integrated financial / manufacturing software packages.
• Strong management skills and organizational skills.
• Able to use a variety of computer applications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.
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.
We also offer:

• Company-paid Medical and Dental Benefits, along with an option for enhance flexible benefits
• Magna Retirement Savings Plan
• Magna Service Award Program
• Magna Scholarship Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discounts, including but not limited to discounts on new vehicles, amusement parks, restaurants, etc.

Site Benefits

• Company provided uniforms (if applicable)
• Health programs, sports and team events
• An extensive training program and exciting internal development opportunities
• Parking for two-wheelers, four-wheelers or electric vehicles
• Company BBQ, holiday parties, fundraisers, and company events
• Annual Employee Engagement/Opinion Survey

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.