Buyer

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Woodbridge, ON
75K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
Dream big. With Us. Let's create the future of mobility, together.
The Role
The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procurement of goods, ensuring inventory levels are maintained, and acting as a liaison with suppliers to meet raw material requirements. This role involves negotiating contracts, visiting suppliers, and managing supplier relationships to ensure the availability of materials for production. Candidates should have at least 5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Number: 70298
Group: Magna Exteriors
Division: Mytox Mfg.
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: Woodbridge
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
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
About the Role
Responsible for sourcing and procurement of goods. Purchases raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies for a group of products/functions. Develops supply sources by interviewing potential suppliers, visiting current vendors to improve relations and assessing supply facilities and negotiating price. Ensures that the minimum level of inventory for the allocated commodities are maintained without jeopardizing the continuity of scheduled production within the customer release schedules. Participates as a strategic liaison with the relevant suppliers to ensure raw material requirements are satisfied. (Experience: 1-5 years)
Your preferred qualifications

  • Post-secondary education or equivalent
  • Possess or be actively working toward Advanced status in "Professional Program" of SCMA/SCMAO or similar would be an asset.
  • Ability to navigate ERP software (Preferably T4M, SAP)
  • Understanding of basic accounting principles
  • Minimum 5 years purchasing experience in manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive.
  • Hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes for commodity being purchased.
  • Previous experience in capital procurement
  • Ability to review and comprehend supplier financial statements.
  • Effective computerized business applications skills


Compensation: $75K + (depending on experience)
Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.
Who we are looking for

  • PMAC / CPP certification
  • Automotive background (preferably Magna)
  • Experience in scheduling and inventory control, reviewing and understanding of engineering drawings and specs.
  • Knowledge of QS-9000, ISO-14001 and TS/IATF-16949 standards
  • Technical background in quality, process, engineering, program management
  • Experience purchasing for production
  • Experience buying different commodities such as steel, plastics, extrusion, e-coating
  • Experience with new program launches and PPAP process


Your Responsibilities

  • Purchasing and negotiating supplier contracts for production items as per programs and commodities assigned (including market-testing)
  • Communicating with suppliers (written and verbal) on a daily basis to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Route internal requisitions for approval, create and distribute purchase orders for items that exceed $10K
  • Flexibility to manage after hours conference calls / travel to offsite supplier locations as needed.
  • Issuing of all applicable Purchase Orders and Amendments
  • Responsible for minimizing and verifying all supplier obsolescence claims with supporting documentation.
  • Responsible for monitoring and acquiring cost savings & productivity participation rebates from production suppliers.
  • Responsible for issuing all Supplier debit and credit notes as required.
  • Contributes to Departmental Continual Improvement at all times, both in general and specifically related to departmental goals and activity.
  • Attends APQP meetings and executes all purchasing responsibilities along with keeping program tracking charts up to date
  • Works with quality team to process QPF claims back to suppliers
  • Research potential suppliers to develop global souring opportunities


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

  • Employee Engagement Events
  • Holiday Events
  • BBQ's
  • 2% Quarterly Bonuses
  • 4 Floating Holidays


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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