Senior Specialist, Systems & Tools

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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:
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:
About the Role: Our mission is to define and roll out global standard solutions, establish best practices, and drive digitalization. The Senior Specialist, Systems & Tools acts as the central contact for procurement systems in the Americas. The role translates business requirements into aligned solutions in close collaboration with other regions and IT implementation partners. In addition, the position leads enablement activities through training and knowledge transfer to ensure the efficient and compliant use of Magna's Supplier Management Systems.
Your Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for groups and divisions across the Americas for questions related to our standard Supplier Management Systems.
• Drive cross-group standardization and continuous improvement through the implementation of professional Suppler Management Systems and tools.
• Identify and understand business needs; coordinate requirements with other regions and translate them into actionable requirements.
• Act as the interface between our business teams and IT Experts and ensure detailed specifications are available, IT requirements are clearly defined, and implementation of appropriate tools work smoothly.
• Lead global cross-group project teams and ensure timely availability of solutions to comply with customer, governmental, and legal requirements.
• Drive data quality initiative to allow Magna to generate value out of data.
• Support the business in data management, reporting, and analytics.
• Plan, organize, and deliver training sessions for our locations in the region.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Sound knowledge of procurement processes and familiarity with standard systems used in procurement.
• Several years of experience in Systems and Data Management, preferably in a procurement environment
• Proficiency in implementing and standardizing Supplier Management Tools in a global environment.
• Excellent project management, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of data analytics and intelligence tools like Excel, Pivot, or Power Bi.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Your Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous automotive industry experience

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.
Site Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401 (k) plan with employer matching
• Exciting internal development opportunities
• Profit sharing program.
• Cafe
• Motorcycle and electric vehicle parking.

At Magna, we believe 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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
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 Corporate