What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Magna?
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What we offer:
Group Summary:
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for sourcing and procurement of goods. Purchases raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies for a group of products/functions. Develops supply sources by interviewing potential suppliers, visiting current vendors to improve relations and assessing supply facilities and negotiating price. Ensures that the minimum level of inventory for the allocated commodities are maintained without jeopardizing the continuity of scheduled production within the customer release schedules. Participates as a strategic liaison with the relevant suppliers to ensure raw material requirements are satisfied. (Experience: 1-5 years)
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
- SAP experience preferred
Preferred qualifications:
- Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Operate standard office equipment preferred
- Must have excellent reading, writing, and spelling skills.
- Ability to read and understand legal contracts
- Ability to read component prints and drawings
- Must have ability to perform true cost analysis, make vs. buy analysis
- Understand logistics impacts, etc.
Site Benefits:
- Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Employee Profit-Sharing Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
- Onsite cafeterias and fully stocked breakrooms
- Annual summer cookout
- Annual Christmas Parties
- Onsite Nurses
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:
Group:
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan