Job Information
Magna Purchasing Manager in Troy, Michigan
Purchasing Manager
Job Number: 68991
Group: Magna Corporate
Division: Mobility USA
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location:
Troy, MICHIGAN, US, 48083
Work Style:
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 more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
About the Role
Magna New Mobility is a startup inside Magna International, a mobility technology company and one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world. The New Mobility team is building a suite of new products and services to solve complex challenges associated with moving people and goods at scale. We are utilizing Magna’s technology building blocks and capabilities into new markets and use cases. So far we have advanced solutions in micromobility markets (eg Yulu, Yuma, Cartken, among others) and have other projects and target markets still in development around industrial material handling, commercial and autonomous vehicles.
We are hiring a highly skilled, motivated and experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee all purchasing activities, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships at our Troy, Michigan facility. The ideal candidate should have deep knowledge of procurement strategies, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to balance cost optimization with high-quality standards.
Your Responsibilities
Manage the commercial relationship for assigned components and commodities, sourcing components, and ensuring technical requirements are met within cost, quality, and safety objectives
Support advanced project development, executing regional commodity RFQs, and maintaining the Platform Price Library
Optimize the procurement process and ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, supplies, and services
Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize costs, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain high-quality standards.
Lead contract negotiations and manage the contract lifecycle to ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements.
Optimize inventory levels through effective inventory management practices.
Develop and maintain procurement documentation, including purchase orders and supplier contracts.
Work closely with engineers to guide component selection and obtain competitive pricing.
Who we are looking for
Bachelor’s degree in in business or other related field.
Supervisory or Managerial experience (2-5 years) would be considered a strong asset
Previous experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment
Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) are a plus
Automotive experience is required
Excel, Word and computer working knowledge required
Inventory management, financial and sales & marketing understanding an asset
Your preferred qualifications
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.
Site Benefits
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.
