Area Leader Purchasing

2 weeks ago

Milton, Canada Magna International Inc. Full time

**Job Number**: 66538
**Group**: Cosma International
**Division**: Modatek Systems

**Job Type**: Permanent/Regular
**Location**: MILTON
**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 Area Leader is responsible for managing the Team Members in the performance of their duties focusing on safety, people, quality, productivity and all company/regulatory policies and procedures.

**Your Responsibilities**:

- Lead and coordinate all aspects of purchasing and supplier development activities (ie. RFQ, Bidding, Supplier Audits, Legal and negotiation process, sourcing decisions) of the team member
- Support new business development pre and post-acquisition activities
- Investigates Purchasing problems and difficulties, develops solutions to rectify problems and implements solutions
- Continuous improvement to the Purchasing function as well as systems
- Prepares reports, cost studies and make recommendations for potential opportunities or risks
- Monitors the activities of subordinates and the work area to ensure that proper Purchasing procedures are being followed
- Develop Team Members through coaching and mentoring
- Establish and maintain effective communications with all Departments.
- Participate in manpower planning and recruiting
- Provide formal and informal performance feedback to Team Members
- Monitor, track and improve upon key indicators.
- Ensure training needs are identified and meet for Team Members
- Cross train Team Members to maximize flexibility supporting SPQP
- Conduct accident / incident investigations
- Implement corrective actions for Safety, Quality and all other audits
- Lead Team Members in accordance with the principles of the Magna Employee’s Charter and the policies and procedures set out in the Company Handbook and Company Credo.
- Know and understand process documentation and customer specific requirements as they relate to this job function.
- Complete daily layered audits to include safety, standardized work, housekeeping, 5S, and Quality inspection reports.
- Plan and direct the efficient utilization of all manpower.
- Facilitate meetings
- Follow and comply with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (ie. IATF 16949)
- Understand, promote and live by Magna’s philosophies and Employee Charter
- Adhere to Modatek’s core values; integrity, respect, trust, honesty, fairness and loyalty
- Perform other duties as required

**Who we are looking for**:

- Post-Secondary Degree in Business Administration or Materials Management
- Previous leadership experience in automotive or related manufacturing industry
- Minimum five years supply chain or related experience
- Strong negotiating skills
- Strong understanding of contract language
- Prior experience with supplier Advanced Product Quality Planning process
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 and Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) standards
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, SAP,Q Pulse, Internet)
- Familiar with all aspects of purchasing within Modatek System
- Eligible to travel outside of Canada with a required valid passport
- Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs
- Ability to uphold confidentiality
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment

**Your preferred qualifications**:
Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

**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**:
**Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.**:

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