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:
Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Job Responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Procurement Indirect Services (m/f/x) to join our Magna Corporate Purchasing Europe team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing the commodity strategy for Indirect Services.
The position is based in Sailauf or Munich.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the commodity strategy for Indirect Services, aligned with Magna's overall strategic objectives
- Monitor market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and process optimization
- Prepare request documents and manage the bidding process
- Evaluate offers, lead negotiations, and present results to the sourcing board and management
- Manage contracting processes and supplier relationships for Indirect Services
- Develop, negotiate, and finalize individual and framework agreements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage synergies and deliver optimal outcomes for all stakeholders
- Work closely with European Purchasing teams across Magna Groups and regions
- Enhance existing templates and tools to effectively present projects and savings
- Improve data quality in existing systems
Who We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Several years of proven experience in procurement and sourcing within the automotive industry, with specific expertise in Indirect Services
- Experience in organizing and leading cross-functional teams within a matrix organization
Your Preferred Qualifications
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a focus on cost reduction and supplier performance
- Expertise in defining and implementing commodity strategies
- Solid understanding of supply chain management principles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels
- Independent work style, hands-on mentality, and analytical thinking
- Fluent in both written and spoken German and English; additional languages are a plus
- Proficient in MS Office and SAP
- Willingness to travel as required
Site Benefits
- Flexible working hours (mobile work options)
- Health programs and team events
- International, dynamic, and responsible work environment
- Training programs and internal development opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Profit-sharing program
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Additional vacation days beyond statutory requirements
- On-site cafeteria
- Parking facilities
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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Corporate
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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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
