Senior Library Assistant Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

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This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States.

Your Responsibilities

Generates, distributes and follows up on all RFQ's, as per the Global Purchasing Procedure for the regional commodities.

Supports quote process for customer RFQ's and works with strategic Purchasing at the early stages of program definition.

Evaluates/consolidates all quotes received from Category Managers for strategic commodities.

Supports quote reviews as required.

Prepares and presents all Quote documents per guidelines.

Supports Program Buyer for platform project development.

Communicates the necessary information to Program Buyer to assist in decision making and strategy formulation.

Supports sourcing decision processes.

Creates/Maintains the Platform Price Libraries.

Supports development of a strategic supply chain with commodity teams.

Assists in analysis of new trends in technology and the market with commodity teams.

Participates and supports quote & engineering team meetings during quote phase, where applicable and forwards status and open issues to relevant purchasing team members.

Tracks the cost model for purchased components and materials, as applicable, for pre-development programs.

Assists in negotiating the best possible prices.

Maintains supplier relationships that are both productive and mutually beneficial while continually searching for and renegotiating cost savings on new sourcing opportunities, with current and / or new suppliers.

Works cooperatively with peers to implement consistent policies, procedures, strategies and reporting.

Participates in continuous improvement efforts for products, tools, processes and programs.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of platform objectives

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Senior Buyer, preferably with automotive experience. The ideal candidate is use to coordinate parallel activities, has strong communication skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and has a strategic mindset.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related.

Experience

5+ years of applicable experience preferred, preferably in automotive electronics

Preferred qualifications

Strong organizational and communication skills are critical

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in excel required

Knowledge of MRP systems (JDE) is beneficial.

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.