Program Buyer

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St. Thomas, ON
Hybrid
71K-101K Annually
Mid level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
The Program Buyer is responsible for developing bidding and negotiation strategies, managing supplier relations, and ensuring timely program completion while adhering to budgetary and ethical standards.
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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:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities:
Salary Range: $70,775 - $100,703
Immediate, Open Position
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Business Administration and/or Supply Chain Management. Engineering experience/background would be a definite asset.
2. Three (3) to five (5) years supply chain experience.
3. Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Solarsoft IVP). Experience with advanced spreadsheets (Excel) and financial modeling would be a definite asset.
4. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
5. Program / Project management experience would be a definite asset.
6. Strong attention to detail
7. Ability to work to meet deadlines and multiple demands
8. Ability to uphold confidentiality
9. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment
10. Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs.
11. Eligible to travel outside of Canada with a required valid passport
DUTIES:
1. Develops and executes effective bidding, negotiation, pricing strategies and supplier recommendations to provide Presstran Industries with the best value in the marketplace for the dollars spent in a manner that meets the budgets, policies, ethical standards and audit requirements of Presstran Industries.
2. Participates in design reviews in conjunction with Design, Tooling and Quality Engineers for the verification and validation of technical requirements to ensure the successful launch of new products and tools.
3. Complies with program Timing including timing for engineering changes
4. Develops cost savings initiatives as per annual goal
5. Supports on-time delivery to help ensure timely program completion
6. Has practical, technical and professional skills required for the job
7. Conducts activities in CMS to support purchasing
8. Knows, Understands and utilizes GSA, eRFX and QPF
9. Knows, Understands and follows all relevant Magna and Cosma purchasing policies and procedures.
10. Exercises ample expertise and flexibility to procure all emergency requirements in cooperation with requisitioning departments and other supporting segments in the organization to ensure project completion
11. Has achieved CSCMP designation
12. Anticipates problems and plans accordingly; acts versus reacts
13. Maintains/processes claim in QPF or OEM site in a timely manner. Ensure all costs are captured in claims.
14. Able to prioritize work. Sets realistic deadlines for self and others and ensures deadlines are met
15. Observes early signs of changing conditions
16. Offers creative and effective solutions
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:
Cosma International

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
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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