Purchasing Manager - Process & Procedures

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Southfield, MI, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
Dream big. With Us. Let's create the future of mobility, together.
The Role
Lead development, harmonization and implementation of global purchasing processes, procedures, templates and training. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive standardization, ESG scope, continuous improvement and governance. Manage team hiring, performance, and IATF coordination as needed to support Magna Electronics' purchasing organization.
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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:
The Manager Purchasing Process & Procedures provides standardized processes to ensure the organization understands how to complete a given task or sequence of tasks in an efficient and compliant way. As a member of ME's Purchasing Business Office Team, he/she drives the team developing and implementing purchasing processes including training material. The Process & Procedures team works in close collaboration with the entire purchasing organization and other stakeholders to understand, define and balance needs into consistent and efficient processes implemented globally and aligned with Corporate Standards.
Your Responsibilities
Responsible for the functions process & procedures management. Develop and implement purchasing processes, defining procedures, instructions/guidelines, templates and training material in close collaboration with Category, Product Area, Program & Operational Purchasing, Core, Supplier & Component Development, Indirect and other functions (Quality, Finance, Operations etc) to ensure alignment, awareness and well understood within and outside the organization. Lead the harmonization of processes and continuous improvement activities to support the company's operating model and objectives.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Support functions strategic initiatives and governance by conceptualizing process, template, guidelines and/or trainings development
  • Drive functions standardization, format, communication and channels in close collaboration within Business Office
  • Drive the functions ESG scope by defining requirements, develop process and implement in close collaboration with Control
  • Represent and align with corporate functions in the areas of key responsibilities
  • Responsible for processes efficiency and training plan including tracking
  • IATF coordination upon request
  • All and any other task as assigned by direct manager
  • Interviewing, hiring and training, reward and disciplinary actions of employees and performance appraisals.
  • As a Leader, must uphold & live the tenants of the Magna Employee's Charter, ME's Quality Policy & practices, Magna's high safety & environmental standards. Must understand and respect the laws and cultures in the countries which Magna Conducts business.
  • Works closely with the business leaders to position the business for future growth and product portfolio expansion.

Who we are looking for
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or business administration - Required
  • Master's degree in business or engineering - Preferred

Experience
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience from a large multinational corporation, preferably within purchasing
  • Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience preferably both direct and indirect
  • 3+ years of leadership experience with a track record of progression
  • Automotive and/or tech industry experience preferred

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

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or business administration
  • Master's degree in business or engineering
  • 5-7 years relevant experience at a large multinational corporation, preferably within purchasing
  • Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience, preferably including both direct and indirect purchasing
  • 3+ years of leadership/people management experience
  • Automotive and/or tech industry experience

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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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