Program Buyer

**Job Number**: 69202
**Group**: Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
**Division**: Windsor Modules

**Job Type**: Fixed Term Contract
**Location**: WINDSOR
**Work Style**:
**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**:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

**JOB OVERVIEW**:
Reporting to the General Manager, the Program Buyer is accountable to be the financial champion on programs starting with the initial quote for business and into the program’s production life.

**FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS**:
Education & Experience
- Completion of community college diploma/certificate;
- Minimum of 3 years related experience in a manufacturing environment;
- Professional designation (CA, CGA or CMA) preferred.

**CORE COMPETENCIES**:

- Leadership skills to coordinate cost inputs from various sources
- Data analysis
- MRP experience an asset
- Communicates effectively
- Focuses on Continuous Improvement
- Focus on relationship building
- Detail oriented and excellent analytical skills
- Excellent MS Word and Excel skills
- Forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling skills
- Ability to work in a team oriented environment
- Able to manage deadlines with mínimal supervision
- Interpersonal and organizational skills

**KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Coordinate the receipt of all program costs required for quote capital, and review the latter for reasonableness;
- Prepare production part costs for new programs, and maintain these costs through the program life;
- Prepare costing and customer quotations for all production parts, prototypes, deviations and tooling throughout the life of the program, and manage the process for obtaining customer purchase orders through the program manager;
- Frequent interaction with vendors and supplier management;
- Maintain management status reports for product design and development (PDD) costs, production parts, prototypes, tooling and pre-production costs for assigned programs;
- Manage production costs in CMS;
- Member of the cross functional team for designated programs, and responsible for all financial activities on these programs as reflected in the financial panels chart are well managed. These activities include product design and development costs, production parts, tooling, prototypes, pre-production costs and program specific capital;

**KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES CONT.**:

- Occasional communications with customer with regard to clarifying information submitted on a request for quote or equivalent, or to manage pricing discrepancies;
- Develop business case for new programs and cost reduction strategies;
- Assist with development of tooling strategy;
- Maintain cost reduction roadmaps;
- Minimal travel as required;
- Oversee preparation of non-production purchase orders;
- Comply with all Magna corporate purchasing division requirements;
- Promote company culture and ensure discipline to all company policies and procedures;
- Ensure enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements and IATF without compromising either Modules or its Customers;
- Promote and comply with health, safety, and ISO14001 environmental standards, safe operating procedures, good housekeeping practices and the observance of protective equipment requirements at all times;
- Attend authorized training in order to develop and/or maintain relevant job-related knowledge, techniques, skills, and/or certification;
- Performs other duties as required.

**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.

**Site Benefits**:
Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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