Purchasing Manager - Process & Procedures

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing processes, defining procedures, instructions/guidelines, templates and training material in close collaboration with Category, Product Area, Program & Operational Purchasing, Core, Supplier & Component Development, Indirect and other functions (Quality, Finance, Operations etc).
• Lead the harmonization of processes and continuous improvement activities to support the company’s operating model and objectives.
• Support functions strategic initiatives and governance by conceptualizing process, template, guidelines and/or trainings development.
• Drive functions standardization, format, communication and channels in close collaboration within Business Office.
• Drive the functions ESG scope by defining requirements, develop process and implement in close collaboration with Control.
• Represent and align with corporate functions in the areas of key responsibilities.
• Responsible for processes efficiency and training plan including tracking.
• IATF coordination upon request.

Additional Responsibilities

• All and any other task as assigned by direct manager.
• Interviewing, hiring and training, reward and disciplinary actions of employees and performance appraisals.

Who We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration – Required. Master’s degree in business or engineering – Preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience from a large multinational corporation, preferably within purchasing. Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience preferably both direct and indirect. 3+ years of leadership experience with a track record of progression. Automotive and/or tech industry experience preferred.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

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.