Manager (m/w/x) - Indirect Purchasing

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Sailauf, Bayern
Hybrid
3-5 Years Experience
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
Dream big. With Us. Let's create the future of mobility, together.
The Role

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 Electronics leads the way in active safety technologies, revolutionizing the automotive industry and improving lives. With a strong focus on adapting ADAS systems and electronic solutions to any vehicle, we address a wide range of mobility and safety needs. As we build a safer, more intelligent, and connected mobility experience, Magna is dedicated to creating a better future for people globally.
About the Role
We are looking for a Manager (m/f/x) - Indirect Purchasing for the locations Germany, USA or Sweden.
As Manager (m/f/x) - Indirect Purchasing you will work and collaborate through the entire Magna Electronics organization to support the daily operations but also be part of the needs and set up for future products and platforms. You will act in a pro-active mindset in order support future business and adapt for changes in the  daily purchase activities, where you monitor and analyze for improvements and cost efficiency.  One important main task is to secure that Magnas policy and way of working are fulfilled and aligned in the team and stakeholders.
You and your team will be in charge of all purchasing activities for material and services, such as Indirect supplies, Professionals services, Outsourced Engineering service and more. We can see that working in a Global context is a benefit, so also experience in General Supply Base Management
Your Responsibilities

  • Category Strategy development for Professional Services, External IT engineering services, IT and Logistics
  • Group budget for Indirect Purchasing & KPI reporting
  • Create an environment and know how to develop Indirect Purchasing team
  • The go-to person in daily business for all purchasing activities related to indirect material and service.
  • Identifying, evaluating, and implementing suitable vendors and establishing the respective vendor management
  • Preparing supplier negotiations and evaluations along with establishing performance metrics for the operational purchasing


Who we are looking for

  • University degree within Engineering or Business Administration, or equivalent education /work experience
  • Strong collaborative focus and ability to promote good cooperation within the entire organization.
  • Experience in leadership and staff development, preferably as a group manager.
  • Experience in indirect purchasing area (SW Engineering services/Professionals service, facility services, licenses etc)
  • Fluent in English both spoken and written
  • Experience in leading sourcing, sourcing decisions, negotiations, strategic analysis and managing a supply base, category strategy developments
  • Good analytical skills and data-driven approach


Your preferred qualifications
As a manager at Magna, you value a climate that encourages collaboration and personal development but also a good balance between achieving results and the well-being of our employees. At Magna, we are curious, take responsibility and take initiative when necessary, that is the way we do it so it is important for us that you are a team player who will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. 
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

  • Collegial, supportive and friendly working atmosphere with a "Duz" culture
  • Attractive and performance-oriented compensation package
  • Prospects and opportunities for personal and professional development through various training offers
  • Individual work arrangements through flexible working hours and opportunities to use "Office Work" and "Mobile Work" personally
  • Corporate benefits program
  • International and diverse environment and open door culture


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.

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries.

We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.

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Graz, Austria
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