Lead Purchasing Analyst

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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:
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.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Purchasing & Supply Chain Analyst Lead will support Indirect Purchasing Category Leads across MRO, Services, CapEx and Logistics. This role is responsible for transforming fragmented and inconsistent plant-level data into standardized, actional insights that drive sourcing strategies, RFP development, and supplier selection. This individual will partner closely with each category manager and plant teams to improve data visibility, support sourcing events, and build analytical capabilities that enable better and more efficient decision making across the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Collect, cleanse, and standardize indirect spend data from multiple plants and systems to ensure accuracy and consistency• Assist in developing procedures for divisional submissions of purchasing and supply chain data, ensuring timeliness and reliability• Partner with divisional team members to resolve data gaps and improve data accuracy and consistency• Develop scalable templates and processes for continuous data collection and validation, improving data accuracy and efficiency• Coordinate directly with suppliers to request and organize their own data about Magna purchases• Support RFP development by structuring and consolidating data into clear and actionable bid packages• Analyze supplier responses and build pricing comparisons and scenario models• Partner with Category Managers to evaluate options and support award recommendations• Participate in and support supplier negotiations as required• Work as lead with designated Category Managers to perform spend analysis and identify trends, risks, process improvements and cost savings initiatives• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) to track spending and performance• Improve data infrastructure to enable more advanced analytics and forecasting• Provide research and feedback on software and databases to assist in data collection and analysis• Monitor market trends (e.g., transportation, key commodities) and develop insights for leadership• Collaborate with category leaders, plant teams, and suppliers to support sourcing initiatives• Travel to plant locations to understand operations, collect data, and identify improvement opportunities• Support other managers in their requests for data and interpretation• Perform other duties as assigned
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Purchasing & Supply Chain, Operations, Information Technology
Work Experience: 3 to 4+ years of experience in Purchasing & Supply Chain, with strong preference for candidates who have operations and data analytics expertise, including advanced data collection, dashboard development, and reporting
Skills/Special Knowledge: Mathematics, Statistics, MIS, Finance/Accounting.
Knowledge of cost modeling and information systems experience highly preferred.
Strong PC skills with programming ability required, along with experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Python, Tableau, JMP, and Microsoft Office.
Professional certifications such as C.P.M., CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD are a plus.
Strong professional communication skills, both written and oral, are required.
Physical Demands/Work Environment: Typical office environment with a normal amount of sitting or standing. Must have average mobility to move around the office and perform standard computer-based tasks. Position may require up to 20% domestic and/or international travel to company divisions and suppliers as needed.
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 Exteriors