Mro Buyer

At **Magna**, our groups work together to deliver advancements in mobility to build a better world for everyone and everything. Magna’s ADAS technologies are shaping an autonomous future and improving lives.

Full autonomy is coming. But to create the technology which will bring it into view, you need the desire and ability to adapt complete ADAS systems or modular solutions to any vehicle, for any mobility need.

**Magna’s electronics** solutions connect OEMs to their customers with features that improve their lives. It’s our expertise across the entire vehicle, key strategic partnerships and culture of innovation that allow us to make our industry-leading technologies road-ready. And it is how we’ll continue to build a safer, smarter and more connected mobility experience for all people.

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services necessary for the time-sensitive and cost-effective operation of Magna Electronics - Markham. Within this role, you will be expected to aid in driving the business forward through achievement of cost saving objectives, streamlining of the operation and processes as well as engaging in continuous improvement initiatives.

**What you'll do**:

- Purchase requisition review and order placement in accordance with purchase process
- Administration of purchase orders, supplier setups, source justification, cost savings tracking and supply base issue resolution including delivery and payment issues
- Material Planning for indirect/direct materials and maintaining inventory levels based on the requirements
- Ongoing review and analysis of historical and forecast spend to strategize and plan for realization of OPEX and CAPEX cost savings within assigned supply base categories
- Tendering RFx, reviewing proposals, performing cost analysis, commercial discussions and selecting/recommending suppliers, often in conjunction with other functional groups
- Establishing approved vendors and proactively seeking new potential sources
- Strive for continuous improvement in quality, price, preferred status, and payment terms
- Supporting personnel from all departments requiring IPU expertise or as escalation point

**What you'll bring**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent related field
- Achievement and maintenance of the certified SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designation from SCMA (Supply Chain Management Association) or CIPM (Certified Professional in Inventory Management)
- 3-5 years relevant indirect procurement experience, preferably within automotive industry
- Procurement experience within multiple commodity groups; line components and production consumables, capital machinery-tooling-prototype, test equipment and laboratory services, plant engineering, utilities-energy-recycling, information technology and telecom, general supplies and services, packaging, logistics
- Strong negotiating, problem solving, multi-tasking, time management, presentation, written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Tools, including Power BI
- Team oriented with ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Experience working in a matrix organization
- Ability to travel within North America or internationally (if required)

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