Purchasing Manager

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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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
Position Overview
This role is responsible for leading all procurement activities supporting manufacturing operations, including sourcing of production materials, services, and indirect supplies. The Purchasing Manager will develop and manage the supplier network, support cross-functional business needs, and ensure continuity of supply while meeting cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
This position also plays a key role in advancing purchasing systems and processes, proactively identifying supply chain risks and impacts, and ensuring adherence to established controls, compliance requirements, and standard work practices.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead all sourcing and procurement activities supporting plant operations
• Develop, manage, and strengthen relationships with domestic and global suppliers
• Ensure supply continuity by proactively addressing delivery, quality, and capacity risks
• Identify and implement cost reduction, value optimization, and process improvement opportunities
• Drive alignment between purchasing activities and production and customer requirements
• Oversee supplier performance management, including corrective actions when required
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, including sourcing strategies, bid packages, and commercial evaluations
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, audits, and performance reviews
• Monitor market trends and supply base conditions to anticipate risk and mitigation actions
• Reconcile purchasing discrepancies (invoice, PO, contractual variances)
• Support capital and production purchasing in collaboration with Finance and Operations
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and quality system requirements
• Support audit readiness and document control activities related to purchasing systems
• Drive supplier innovation and material/process improvements
• Support special projects as assigned

Magna Standards:

• Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Constitution.
• Follow Magna's Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
• Health & Safety responsibilities:
  
  • Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
  • Report unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately.
  • Follow safety rules.
  • Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment.
  • Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

This job description reflects the core elements of a position. There may be additional requirements based on local laws and regulations which could be attached as an addendum.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
• CPM and/or CPSM certification preferred
• 5-8 years of progressive purchasing experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory/leadership role
• Strong background in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost analysis

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. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain