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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 Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic 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 Electronics.
Job Responsibilities:
Your Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Governance
Define and deploy the global Core Purchasing strategy across all product areas and regions
Establish governance frameworks for RFQ execution, sourcing decisions, and pricing integrity
Align Core Purchasing deliverables with business objectives for cost, quality, delivery, and supply chain risk
Act as the escalation point for key sourcing, quotation, and supplier strategy decisions
2. Quotation & Pre-Development Excellence
Own end-to-end purchasing input into customer quotation activities (RFQ/RFI)
Ensure disciplined execution of sourcing activities, commercial assumptions, and pricing strategies
Drive consistency and accuracy in platform price libraries and BOM cost baselines
Partner with Engineering and Program teams to ensure early sourcing alignment and design-to-cost execution
3. Organizational Leadership
Lead and develop a global Core Purchasing team (Managers, Leads, Buyers)
Build organizational capability in cost modeling, negotiation, and sourcing strategy
Establish clear performance metrics, accountabilities, and development plans
Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative team culture
4. Cross-Functional Integration
Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and Category Management
Ensure alignment between product development timing and sourcing readiness
Provide executive-level purchasing input to business cases and program reviews
Drive early purchasing involvement in product definition and MPM processes
5. Supplier Strategy & Performance
Define supplier strategy at platform/pre-development level in collaboration with Category teams
Leverage market intelligence and supplier capabilities to optimize cost and innovation
Support development of strategic supplier relationships and long-term sourcing roadmaps
Ensure supply base supports scalability, resilience, and competitive positioning
6. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
Establish and monitor KPIs across quotation performance, cost competitiveness, and execution quality
Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes, and data (e.g., price libraries, RFQ workflows)
Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, transparency, and standardization across Core Purchasing
Key Interfaces
VP Purchasing / Purchasing Leadership Team
Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Quality
Category Purchasing & Supplier Development
Global Customer Teams / Quotation Teams
Who we are looking for
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

• Extensive experience in Purchasing / Supply Chain within automotive or complex manufacturing
• Proven leadership experience managing global teams and cross-functional organizations

Functional Expertise

• Deep understanding of RFQ processes, cost modeling, and supplier sourcing strategies
• Experience with platform pricing, BOM cost analysis, and quotation consolidation
• Strong knowledge of automotive development processes (PDP/MPM) and sourcing milestones

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• Ability to influence across functions and regions
• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution focus
• Data-driven decision-making with strong commercial acumen

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws.
HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Ensures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards, and safety rules are consistently adhered to.

• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures.
• (US) Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• (ONTARIO) Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Ensures all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated.
• Responds to and investigates all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately.
• Takes an active part in the division's safety program by performing regular workplace inspections, effectively investigates accidents/incidents promptly and assists in meeting or exceeding the division's safety goals.
• Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.

GLOBAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
US: Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
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 Electronics