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Join us as an Indirect Buyer and play a key role in securing competitive, sustainable, and compliant sourcing solutions that support our operations. In this position, you will manage both strategic and operational procurement activities while collaborating closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders in an international environment.
As an Indirect Buyer, you will be responsible for driving both strategic and operational procurement activities across a broad range of indirect categories. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to secure competitive, sustainable, and compliant sourcing solutions while supporting regional purchasing activities and contributing to global procurement initiatives.
Your role will involve leading sourcing activities and supplier negotiations, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and building long-term supplier relationships. You will also play an important part in continuously improving procurement processes and ensuring alignment with business needs and procurement standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage procurement activities within indirect services, including engineering services, IT, facility management, marketing, and indirect materials. [
- Support regional indirect purchasing activities and contribute to global procurement initiatives.
- Lead tenders, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance with internal policies and procurement regulations.
- Select, develop, and maintain long-term supplier partnerships.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver effective sourcing solutions.
- Monitor supplier performance, contractual commitments, and purchasing data while supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys working in an international environment and building strong supplier relationships. You combine analytical thinking with a structured and results-oriented approach and are comfortable driving initiatives independently while collaborating with stakeholders across different functions.
To be successful in this position, we believe that you have:
- Experience in procurement, preferably within indirect purchasing, including international supplier and sourcing activities.
- Strong knowledge of supplier management, sourcing processes, contract negotiations, commercial agreements, and contract law.
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP and/or Coupa.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to drive cost optimization and data-driven decision-making.
- Good understanding of manufacturing operations and industrial environments.
- A degree in procurement, supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field.
- Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
It's a bonus if you have:
- Experience from the automotive industry or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of standards and frameworks such as ISO, ASPICE, or TISAX.
- Experience leading complex sourcing projects in a global organization.
- Business finance knowledge or training.
Join Magna and become part of a global organization where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement drive success. We offer an inclusive workplace where you can develop professionally, build an international network, and contribute to creating sustainable and competitive sourcing solutions for the future.
Application and Contact Information
If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact the Hiring Manager, Sabine Schwarz, or Talent Acquisition Specialist Per Lind, [email protected]
Last application date: 2026-09-10, please note that selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Please submit your CV and any additional application documents in English, as the recruitment process is conducted in an international environment.
Want to learn more about Magna, our operations in Sweden, and how we work with recruitment, onboarding, and employee development?
Visit our career page: https://www.magna.com/careers/sverige
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.
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Skills Required
- Experience in procurement, preferably indirect purchasing, including international supplier and sourcing activities
- Knowledge of supplier management, sourcing processes, contract negotiations, commercial agreements, and contract law
- Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP and/or Coupa
- Strong analytical skills and ability to drive cost optimization and data-driven decisions
- Understanding of manufacturing operations and industrial environments
- Degree in procurement, supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field
- Fluency in Swedish and English, written and spoken
- Experience in the automotive industry or a similar manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of ISO, ASPICE, or TISAX standards and frameworks
- Experience leading complex sourcing projects in a global organization
- Business finance knowledge or training
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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical plan choice includes Enhanced PPO, Standard PPO, and an Advantage HDHP with free preventive care and $0 Teladoc, with in‑network deductibles as low as $200 and out‑of‑pocket maximums starting at $2,000. Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability plus basic life/AD&D, along with enhanced dental/vision options in 2026, reinforce comprehensive coverage.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) design features automatic enrollment, a 3% nonelective company contribution after six months, and a 50% match on the first 6% employees contribute. Plan documents and recent filings corroborate this structure, and some divisions also highlight profit‑sharing as part of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. materials outline paid parental leave for non‑union employees (up to five consecutive weeks at 66 2/3% pay) that coordinates with STD/FMLA and allows PTO top‑ups. Mental health resources and an Employee & Family Assistance Program add family‑oriented support across plans.
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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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