Indirect Buyer

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This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States

About the Role

The Indirect Buyer will manage the entire commercial relationship for indirect categories assigned. This includes but not limited to, supplier qualification, terms and conditions execution, negotiating pricing, savings achievement, stakeholder and supplier relationship management.  This candidate will also need to assist with processing spot buy orders for the European technical centers.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage and support operational and strategic procurement activities such as onboarding, qualification and lifecycle activities

• Negotiate agreements by analyzing supplier quotations and terms, achieve the best global commercial condition.

• Work intimately with the Stakeholders to help steer the selection to preferred suppliers and utilize this leverage to obtain the most competitive pricing.

• Locate new sources of supply and establish new suppliers.

• Develop and maintain relationship with suppliers.

• Conduct supplier performance evaluations / supplier assessments.

• Facilitate cross-functional activities such as supplier business review meetings, audits, and cost saving initiatives.

• Implement strategies and solutions to improve cost levels, stable sources of supply, high quality of services and other governing factors related to the Purchasing Department and adjacent areas.

• Lead continuous improvement activities that may include developing programs to improve supplier performance.

• Track category’s key performance indicators, such as savings and activities to achieve key objectives.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable qualification– Required

• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong negotiation skills combined with assertiveness

• Strategic mindset and entrepreneurial thinking with a clear focus on results

• Analytical approach and structured, independent way of working

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to actively drive change

Your preferred qualifications

• Constitution & Employee’s Charter

• Code of Conduct and Ethics (including related Guidelines)

• Division’s Health & Safety Policy

• Emergency Preparedness (includes evacuation)

• Work Hazard Reporting

• Work Injury/Illness Reporting

• Division’s Quality Policy

• Division’s Environmental Policy

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Ensures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards, and safety rules are consistently adhered to. 

• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures. 

• (US) Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act. 

• (ONTARIO) Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act. 

• Ensures all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated. 

• Responds to and investigates all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately. 

• Takes an active part in the division’s safety program by performing regular workplace inspections, effectively investigates accidents/incidents promptly and assists in meeting or exceeding the division’s safety goals. 

• Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer. 

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.

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.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.