Category Manager

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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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.
Job Responsibilities:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States.
The Category Manager is responsible for all strategic aspects of the global electronics supply base, overseeing category strategies, commercial negotiations, supplier performance, and long-term supply chain resilience. This leader develops and maintains global category strategies that support Engineering's technical requirements while achieving cost, quality, delivery, and commercial objectives.
The role owns the full commercial relationship for assigned commodities across all regions-North America, Europe, and Asia-and ensures that global suppliers meet performance expectations in quality, delivery, and overall competitiveness. The Global Category Manager serves as the organization's technical purchasing expert for assigned electronics commodities, guiding component selection, ensuring alignment to preferred suppliers, and driving strategic sourcing decisions that strengthen the global supply chain.
This position plays a critical role in identifying and eliminating supply chain risk, establishing new suppliers, improving supply continuity, and advancing long-term category maturity. The manager will work collaboratively within the cross-functional organizations to strengthen the resilience of respective Category Strategies, while aligning closely with internal and external stakeholders. The leader will collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Supplier Development, Logistics, and other cross-functional teams to ensure resilient, competitive, and high-performing global supply chains.
Your Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global category strategies aligned with Engineering requirements, corporate objectives, and long-term competitiveness.
• Lead global commercial strategy, including negotiations, contract administration, and commercial condition development across NA, Europe, and Asia.
• Evaluate quotations and market intelligence to secure optimal global value in cost, quality, technology, and delivery.
• Own commercial relationships for assigned commodities, ensuring transparency, communication, and risk-managed decision-making.
• Maintain and govern the global approved supplier list while identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers.
• Build strong strategic supplier relationships supporting innovation, stable supply, and competitive cost structures.
• Partner with Supplier Development to manage and improve underperforming suppliers or develop mitigation or resourcing strategy accordingly.
• Serve as the global technical purchasing expert, advising Engineering on component selection, preferred suppliers, and design-to-cost.
• Monitor market trends, technologies, and supplier innovation pipelines to support new product development.
• Close coordination and collaboration with Core Purchasing and Product Areas on new RFQ opportunities and respective BOM cost optimization needs for new business wins.
• Analyze global and geopolitical risks, developing mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Use supply chain analytics and value mapping to identify vulnerabilities and guide strategic decision-making.
• Lead change-control processes to implement mitigation strategies across global purchasing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Trade Compliance, and Quality to ensure alignment and consistent global execution.
• Exercise autonomy in determining sourcing strategies and making high-impact decisions with long-term organizational effect.

• Maintain compliance with QOS requirements, corporate policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations; use PPE and follow safe work procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Who we are looking for
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in automotive Purchasing or Supply Chain Management

Experience

• Proven track record of successful supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, tools, and enterprise systems (e.g. SAP, Enterprise One, Excel)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of global trade policies

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:
Magna Electronics