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Magna Sr. Buyer in Newmarket, Ontario
Sr. Buyer
Job Number: 67725
Group: Magna Seating
Division: Cam-Slide Mfg. Newmarket
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location:
Newmarket, ONTARIO, CA, L3X 2S2
Work Style:
Job Number: 67725
Group: Magna Seating
Division : Cam-Slide Mfg. Newmarket
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: NEWMARKET
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of seating structures, foam and trim, mechanisms, and complete seats for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Seating is at the center of the consumer vehicle experience and our seating solutions are developed from consumer research, prioritizing comfort, convenience and connectivity.
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.
Cam-Slide is a division of Magna Seating that specializes in the production of Seat Recliners and Seat Adjusters.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to step into the role of Sr. Buyer based at our Newmarket location.
The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a strong understanding of manufacturing methods.
Your Responsibilities
Develops and utilizes knowledge of commodities and supplier cost structures to achieve cost reduction and price negotiation objectives, including but not limited to market testing, resourcing, VA/VE activities, and target pricing.
Presents and implements strategies, with management approval, to achieve company and program cost reduction objectives utilizing negotiations and VA/VE, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Assists management with the development of presentations on negotiation strategies for executives.
Supports Program Management with sourcing activities for the program teams and completes bid recap for key stakeholder approval, based on program cost, quality and technology requirements, program milestones, and Strategic Purchasing direction. Communicates business awards to suppliers.
Utilizes commodity and cost driver knowledge to ensure pricing for design revisions are equitable and competitive with the global market. Challenges supplier responses and negotiates pricing with suppliers for new business awards and engineering changes.
Establishes pricing in a timely manner (before implementation) completing all necessary documentation. Maintains information on supplier piece cost, revision levels, and capacity.
Manages the resolution of problems in supplier performance such as quality and deliverywith the JIT Plants.
Consults and collaborates with personnel in various engineering, purchasing, and costing activities relative to program requirements. Conducts effective communications within the project team and the customer, supplier, manufacturing and quality communities with guidance from purchasing management and senior purchasing personnel. Maintains all appropriate documentation.
Determines the appropriate course of action, during RFC process, in assigning whether an RFC should be an estimate, directional or firm quotation.
Supports Program Management via RFC/PCN process with program teams and suppliers. Assures all quote information is entered into the database for processing.
Actively pursues cost reductions from the supply base in support of department business plan goals
Conducts supplier capacity studies and validates all suppler commercial impacts.
Manages the coordination of the supplier resource activity between the JIT plant and supplier.
Supports Internal / External Audit efforts regarding ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 Certification for remote site location (Group Office).
Supports the requirements as detailed in Standard Operating Procedure 8000 (Quality Management System).
Ensure employees work in the manner consistent with the organizations established objectives and targets utilizing protective equipment, devices, measures, and procedures as promulgated by state and federal regulations. Establish clear goals for workplace health and safety. Complete safety talks, safety meetings, and required training occur, as defined.
Your preferred qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration or related field or combination of equivalent education and experience.
Five (5) years’ experience in diversified purchasing, costing, or related field preferred.
Ability to apply quantitative analysis skills with a fundamental understanding of material, labor, burden structures, and cost drivers.
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive commodity strategies to reduce costs and ensure effective supplier performance.
Knowledge and experience in using cost reduction tools including global sourcing, VA/VE, Kaizen.
Working knowledge of statistical methods, i.e. APQP, DFSS.
Product knowledge in automotive parts or material commodities.
Strong communication skills: verbal and written
Strong technical, time management, organizational and planning skills with attention to detail including ability to balance multiple priorities
Must be able to work efficiently in a dynamic fast-paced, work environment.
Proficient in MS Office, particularly Word & Excel.
Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.
Site Benefits
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
RRSP match
Vision care
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.