Sr. Manager - Core Purchasing

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.

What you can expect

• Lead, coach, and develop the Core Purchasing team, including Purchasing Leads and Buyers, to consistently meet quality, timing, and cost objectives
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations aligned with program milestones and business priorities
• Build bench strength through mentoring, succession planning, and capability development across purchasing disciplines
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous‑improvement‑focused team culture

• Own the end‑to‑end Core Purchasing process for platform and pre‑development programs, ensuring compliance with Global Purchasing Procedures
• Define and implement Core Purchasing strategies that support competitive customer quotations and long‑term sourcing robustness
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of RFQs, sourcing decisions, and quote submissions through effective team oversight
• Govern the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Platform Price Libraries and cost models

• Provide leadership oversight for customer RFQ quotation activities, ensuring:a. Competitive commercial assumptionsb. Robust sourcing strategiesc. Clear alignment between engineering, purchasing, and finance
• Review and approve sourcing strategies and quotation recommendations prior to executive decision forums
• Ensure appropriate escalation and resolution of risks, open issues, and gaps impacting quote quality or timing

• Partner closely with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Strategic Purchasing, and Category Management to align early program assumptions
• Serve as the purchasing leadership interface in platform and pre‑development governance forums
• Ensure effective communication flow between Core Purchasing and downstream Program Buyers to enable informed decision‑making

• Oversee the development of strategic supplier engagement models in collaboration with commodity and category teams
• Ensure the organization leverages market intelligence, technology trends, and cost drivers in sourcing strategies
• Champion best‑in‑class cost optimization approaches while maintaining supplier sustainability, quality, and risk controls

• Establish KPIs for Core Purchasing performance (quality, timing, competitiveness, compliance)
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to tools, processes, cost models, and data integrity
• Standardize policies, reporting, and methodologies to drive consistency across regions and platforms

• Proven ability to lead and manage high‑performing purchasing teams in a global, matrixed environment
• Strong executive‑level communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional and senior stakeholders
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial judgment and decision‑making capability
• Ability to balance competing priorities across multiple programs and timelines
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Automotive Purchasing or Supply Chain Management
• Demonstrated success leading teams responsible for RFQs, sourcing decisions, and BOM cost management
• Strong understanding of platform sourcing strategies and pre‑development cost modeling
• Experience working with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Enterprise One) and advanced Excel analysis
• Knowledge of global supply chains, trade policies, and regional sourcing considerations

• Excellent skills and experience in contract negotiation and price negotiation in a manufacturing environment
• Strategic thinker and implementer of effective tactical plans
• Practices and maintains integrity while following Magna Charter
• Creates a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge
• Treats everyone with dignity, trust and respect
• Good team and people skills, including interpersonal skills required to lead, mentor, communicate, and build the technical capabilities of a cross-functional and cross-cultural organization
• Able to work effectively in a global environment
• Able to lead and motivate a diverse team
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Expert written and oral communication. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts, often to non-technical audiences or senior management
• Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently
• Self-starter who can work in a fast-paced and multifaceted environment
• Strong and effective decision-making skills

What we offer

• We offer an annual gross salary starting from 230,000 RON, complemented by our benefits package
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Meal allowance of 35 RON per day, offered through meal tickets
• Team events and company initiatives
• Extensive training and exciting internal development opportunities

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.