Program Buyer

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. 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: Job title: Program Buyer Job Introduction: Fulfillment of expectations of external and internal customers through target-oriented transition to mass production (price, deadline, quality) of the project in partnership with the supply base. Coordination of Simultaneous Engineering based on the process descriptions (Intranet), area Purchasing. To lead and guide a cross-functional team over different locations. Motivate team to generate best possible outcome. Major Responsibilities: Responsibility and tracking of sourcing and launch related activities on time (e.g. PPAP, Toolings, sourcing/nominations, prototype orders, deliveries, etc.)  Report supplier readiness and cost cost status to program management and Project status to PUR Sr. Management  Prepare and lead supplier negotiations regarding costs, timing, legal and contractual topics, and mirror customer requirementsetc. including alternative negotiation concepts and support make or buy decisions Prepare, invite and execute supplier workshops (cost down, feasibility, synergies, supply chain issues, etc.)  Applying of existing Lessons Learned, organize and execute future Lessons Learned workshops   Apply and ensure continuous improvement methodology, implement and transfer knowledge  Support cost estimate and target price setting   Purchasing Process Execution (e.g. RFQ package and execution, quote analyses, negotiations and nominations, Change requests, etc.)  Order processing and supervision of prototypes, samples and serial tools until hand over to plant  Development, definition and tracking of cost-saving potentials   Monitor and track costed BOM, scrutinize technical concepts and designs from acquisition to SOP   Support, preparation and presentation of project-relevant data to relevant stakeholders   Creating and maintain an expert understanding of the supplier markets incl.