Program Buyer (m/f/x)

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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 Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain 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 Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
As a Technical Buyer, you take responsibility for the programs/platforms assigned to you while considering both global and local purchasing processes. Your role includes the following tasks to ensure target costs, timelines, and quality requirements are met.

• Responsibility for managing the internal and external operational handling of the ordering process for your assigned programs and platforms, from quotation to invoicing
• Maintain an overview of key purchasing-related program metrics from project start to completion, monitoring program and platform requirements as well as project progress
• Develop competitive material and tooling costs for customer quotations in close collaboration with internal departments and ensure early involvement of strategic suppliers
• Represent the Purchasing department to internal and external partners
• Independently negotiate with suppliers based on target specifications for purchased parts and make joint decisions with internal procurement committees following sourcing, shortlisting, risk assessment, and design-to-cost activities to select the best supplier
• Identify deviations or cost-saving opportunities within your area of responsibility and proactively initiate cost optimization measures

Who we are looking for:

• Professional demeanor, structured working style, and ideally knowledge of contract law
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and assertiveness

Your preferred qualifications:

• Completed technical education (HTL/FH/TU) with a focus on Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology, Industrial Engineering, or similar
• Initial work experience in purchasing and/or in the automotive industry is an advantage
• Purchasing experience within PCBA, Semi-Conductor and Inverter related components will be considered a plus
• Very good German and English language skills

What you can look forward to:
It is important to us to offer a fair and attractive remuneration package. The gross monthly salary for 38.5 hours according to the collective agreement for the automotive industry is at least € 3.802,93 (14 x p.a.) for this position. Overpayment based on relevant experience and qualifications is common practice.
In addition, we offer the following benefits:

• Work-Life-Balance: flexible working hours, 24/12 and 31/12 are free of work and no vacation days have to be consumed for this purpose, remote work to the extent of up to 40% of working hours, various paternal leave models
• Bonus and financial benefits: Bicycle leasing, employee profit sharing, benefits via the works council (discounts, vouchers, subsidies)
• Health: sports and team events, health checks, support from fitness trainers, physiotherapists, and work psychologists
• Training and development: extensive training options, exciting internal development opportunities, attractive career paths (management career, specialist career)
• Work environment: canteen / food vouchers, state-of-the-art IT and work equipment, parking for two-wheelers, four-wheelers or electric vehicles, open corporate culture

Any questions? Please contact Carina Ricko, T +43 664 804 44 2379
MAGNA Powertrain GmbH & Co KG
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 Powertrain