Lead sourcing initiatives for electronic components, conduct total cost of ownership analyses, negotiate pricing and contracts, and build strong supplier relationships to support operational and business objectives.
Compensation
The base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $180,000.00
Responsibilities
Identify, research, evaluate, and select suppliers that meet requirements for price, quality, delivery, and supply reliability.
Perform total cost of ownership analyses and lead pricing negotiations for electronic components.
Lead RFQ, CDA, and contract management activities.
Assess supplier products to ensure compliance with specifications and organizational quality standards.
Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships while independently leading negotiation activities.
Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials, and manufacturing requirements to suppliers
Provides input to outsourcing decisions by performing make versus buy analysis
Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure
Leads Materials Core Team and coordinates product development process deliverables through matrix management of buyers, planners, and production control
Collaborates with engineering team to interpret engineering requirements
Lead and coordinate program purchasing activities for Magna Powertrain’s North American Electrification & Traditional Group, managing buyers, developing cost models, and ensuring compliance with global purchasing processes.
Responsibilities
Lead the Regional North American Electrification & Traditional Group program purchasing department
Oversee upgrade plan of the new formed group
Review capacity and capability of the group and develop/implement training plans
Support definition of a collaboration model between central and divisional program purchasing
Collaborate with program purchasing in the plants and define staffing plans
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree required with a business or technical emphasis
MBA and professional certification strongly preferred
Lead Purchasing Specialist responsible for purchasing installation materials, service materials, and supplies, ensuring material and pricing accuracy and delivery dates are met in support of the Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Production departments.
Responsibilities
Provides guidance to the Purchasing Team, including training and support
Reviews vendor order confirmations and updates purchase order records
Reviews customer material quotes and updates purchase order and item card pricing
Reviews vendor purchase order discrepancy notifications and provides updated purchase orders
Monitors vendor backorder and ship confirmation emails and updates expected delivery dates
Lead procurement and program buying activities for automotive powertrain components, managing supplier negotiations, cost control, and cross‑functional project coordination.
Responsibilities
Coordinate simultaneous engineering and purchasing activities across multiple locations
Track sourcing and launch activities such as PPAP, tooling, prototypes, and deliveries
Report supplier readiness and cost status to program and senior management
Lead supplier negotiations on cost, timing, legal and contractual terms
Prepare and conduct supplier workshops on cost reduction, feasibility and synergies
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a business or technical field