Commodity Buyer- Electronics

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.

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 vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities

As a member of the Global Purchasing Organization, you will assist in the development and implementation of Purchasing Strategies according to Goals and Objectives and Commodity Roadmaps defined by the Global Commodity Director in conjunction with the Regional Lead Buyer. Regional / Divisional commodity responsibility for sourcing, sourcing decisions, negotiations and managing the supply base for a segment or group of suppliers in respect with purchasing policy, internal code of Ethics, internal safety and environment rule.

Responsibilities :

• In coordination with the Global Commodity Director, Regional Lead Commodity Buyer, as well as Commodity Purchasing counterpart in other global regions, develop and implement commodity strategies in assigned commodity(ies) (technology, footprint, quality, economics, supply base reduction / consolidation, etc.).
• Manage RFQ's to the supply base according to the commodity strategy to support Operational Purchasing programs (current and new).
• Evaluate supplier cost structure to obtain best overall value on behalf of MML. Minimize collective risk thru favorable raw material, currency, and other adjustment mechanisms.
• Utilize a total cost approach to optimize piece prices for new and existing business in the assigned commodities. Tactics to include program bundling, global sourcing & leverage, dual sourcing, tariff & UCT duty mitigation, specification / tolerance / material changes, process optimization, VAVE, logistics & packaging optimization, payment term improvement.
• Lead MML divisions in establishing supplier Long Term Agreements and supplier giveback terms.
• Manage supplier relationships through regular business roadmap reviews and disciplined contract management (NDA, Terms & Conditions, Nominations Letters, Settlement Agreements, etc.).
• Evaluate Regional / Global market conditions.
• Lead a cross functional team in support of the assigned commodity (ies), including Program Management, Engineering, Production Controls and Logistics, Supplier Quality Development and Quality departments.
• Coordinate supplier development, consolidation, and reduction programs / suppliers.
• In coordination with Operational Purchasing, develop and execute divisional cost savings initiatives & risk mitigation strategies on existing business to achieve annual savings budgets.
• Within your assigned commodity, assure purchasing leveraging is optimized by providing oversight of the consolidated buy for all the MML Divisions.
• Keep senior MML management informed of critical issues through clear and concise communications and presentations.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Qualifications :

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Worker Type

Regular / Permanent Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting