Strategic Commodity Procurement Specialist, EU

vor 2 Wochen


Sailauf, Bayern, Deutschland Magna Vollzeit
About Us

Magna is a leading global automotive supplier, dedicated to developing innovative technologies that enhance vehicle safety, performance, and sustainability.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Commodity Buyer to join our Global Purchasing Team in Europe. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing purchasing strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and managing the supply base for plastics commodities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement purchasing strategies to meet business objectives and commodity roadmaps.
  • Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best possible prices and terms.
  • Manage the supply base for plastics commodities, ensuring compliance with purchasing policy and internal safety and environment rules.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, resource utilization, and process improvement.
  • Support the divisions in case of supplier escalations and perform coordination activities between suppliers and divisions.
  • Evaluate potential new suppliers and develop target costing for plastic parts.
  • Identify and promote process improvements in purchasing.
  • Keep reporting updated on important KPIs and data.
  • Conduct regular benchmarks and commercial negotiations in alignment with commodity strategy and divisions.
Requirements
  • 3-5 years' progressive experience in purchasing, preferably in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
  • Previous commodity experience, including plastics, is mandatory.
  • Experience and proven success in strategic and operational purchasing of direct and indirect materials.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 20% of the time.
  • Excellent English skills are mandatory.
  • Advanced Excel skills are appreciated.
  • Ability to lead functionally and motivate a team of divisional buyers.
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting to top management.
  • Self-driven person who is always seeking improvements.
  • Positive attitude and ability to stay calm in complicated situations.
Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, business, or related discipline.

What We Offer

Magna offers a dynamic and engaging work environment, with opportunities for career growth and development. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed.

Site Benefits
  • An internationally operating company in the automotive industry with strong growth.
  • Interesting and challenging areas of responsibility with a lot of self-responsibility.
  • Flexible working time arrangements, including mobile working.
  • Regular performance reviews and a wide range of development opportunities and promotion perspectives.
  • MAGNA's equity and profit participation program.
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
  • Open and dynamic corporate culture, including Christmas parties, summer parties, and charitable commitment.


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