Buyer

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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:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

At Modatek Systems the Buyer is responsible for the procurement and management of the front and rear suspension, frame assembly modules, purchased components, directed buy components and supporting MRO capital and equipment. This includes production and prototype tools for the components listed above.

This vacancy is for an existing position

Salary Range: $72,000 - $85,000

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or Materials Management
• Minimum three (3) years supply chain experience, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation an asset
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet, CMS)
• Proven price negotiation skills in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Good mathematical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work to meet deadlines and multiple demands in a fast-paced environment
• Eligible to travel outside of Canada with a required valid passport
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and executes effective bidding, negotiation, and pricing strategies to provide the best value for the dollars spent in a manner that meets the budget, policies, ethical standards and audit requirements
• Negotiate with vendors to ensure purchases are the best possible value and meet/exceed all program deliverables
• Supports on time delivery to help timely program completion, and maximize profits
• Conducts activities in CMS and other Information Systems to support purchasing
• Establishes solid multiple Vendor sources to ensure continuous supply and availability of purchased components and directed buy components, for production, prototype, and tooling
• Participates in design reviews in order to ensure the successful launch of new products and tools
• Ensure successful implementation of approved engineering changes by closure of all commercial issues with suppliers
• Ensures CMS pricing modules are maintained accurately
• Prepares, negotiates and executes all contracts according to policies and procedures and government regulations
• Procure all emergency requirements in cooperation with requisitioning departments and other supporting segments to ensure project completion
• Communicates effectively with all requisitioning departments, and arranges for proper and accurate information exchanges between originator and suppliers
• Ensures that all applicable GST and Provincial Tax Exemptions are claimed
• Reconciles variances between Purchase Orders and Invoices (Price, Quantity, Free On Board [FOB] Inco terms, Terms of Payment)
• Ensures purchase orders are entered in a timely manner
• Maintains supplier files, purchase prices, price fluctuations and quality records (CMS/SharePoint)
• Resolves material claims with suppliers
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e., IATF16949, ISO14001)
• Performs other duties as required

WORK AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Office areas and manufacturing environment
• May occasionally be exposed to elements such as temperature and noise during time spent in the plant
• Willingness to travel for training, meetings and supplier visits
• Availability for on call as required
• Physically able to perform the essential duties of the position

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:

Cosma International