Procurement Specialist

6 days ago


Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada Magna Full time
About Us

Magna is a leading global automotive supplier, dedicated to developing innovative technologies that enhance vehicle safety, performance, and sustainability. Our team is passionate about creating a better future for all, and we're seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Job Summary

We're looking for a detail-oriented and organized Procurement Specialist to support our procurement operations. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for procuring materials, tools, and services, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. If you have a passion for procurement, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities
  • Procure materials, tools, and services in support of corporate and departmental policies and objectives.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external resources to resolve daily issues and complete tasks.
  • Create and solicit Request for Quotes (RFQs) for all goods, expediting supplier proposals, and negotiating the best purchase price.
  • Ensure adequate specifications and data are available to issue with RFQs, communicating delivery requirements, quotation due dates, and quality requirements.
  • Prepare, issue, maintain, and track purchase orders and change notices, applying the appropriate terms as required.
  • Communicate and track customer specifications, drawings, math data, samples, and other information to suppliers, as required.
  • Assist in investigating, interviewing, and visiting potential and/or current suppliers to determine if they provide the best value for Magna.
  • Maintain the integrity of electronic and manual procurement records, including costs, item-vendor profiles, purchase orders, supplier A/P setups, quotes, part-specific files, commercial issues, drawing and design data transmission, tooling, pricing agreements, supplier performance, material data sheets, archives, and any other supply chain information required to satisfy internal and external customer requirements.
  • Review requisitions to ensure they conform to company approval/sign-off policy, prior to purchase order creation.
  • Maintain optimal supplier relations to facilitate the achievement of strategic objectives.
  • Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, suppliers, and users to determine root cause and implement corrective action, as required.
  • Ensure that quality, safety, confidentiality, and environmental standards are understood and communicated to suppliers as required.
  • Develop and maintain a system to evaluate vendor delivery performance.
  • Establish and maintain operational procedures for verification of receiving reporting and the ordering process through Vendor EDI.
  • Generate and send vendor releases in the ERP system.
  • Expedite orders and releases, including arranging outside processing and any re-schedules as required.
  • Assist in the receiving department, entering receipts, reviewing, and resolving issues with other departments.
  • Work with scheduling and releasing on daily issues.
  • Contribute to strategic sourcing objectives as required by manager.
Requirements
  • Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Comfortable in a manufacturing and technical setting.
  • Inquisitive and able to manipulate data to perform various forms of analysis and problem-solving.
  • Dedicated team player.
What We Offer

Magna offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. As a member of our team, you can expect:

  • A great work experience with a diverse and dedicated workforce.
  • A strong focus on safety and health and wellness (fitness membership discounts).
  • Three (3) paid personal days.
  • Competitive extended health benefits.
  • Group RRSP matching program.
  • Profit Sharing Plan.
  • Team appreciation lunches and events.
  • Education Reimbursement Program.
  • Continuous Improvement and Development Culture.
Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

Magna is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values and are passionate about creating a better future for all.



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