Sr. Purchasing Data Specialist

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Position Summary:

The Purchasing Data Specialist is a global, cross-functional role responsible for advancing data governance, process standardization, reporting automation, and digital transformation initiatives within the Purchasing organization. This position plays a critical role in establishing scalable data models, optimizing SAP-based purchasing processes, and delivering actionable business insights that support data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. The successful candidate will lead global efforts in purchasing data management, reporting automation, process harmonization, and the implementation of innovative technologies, including AI-powered solutions, to enhance operational efficiency and data quality.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the global standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement of SAP purchasing processes, with a focus on Materials Management (MM), reporting workflows, and system integrations.

· Analyze, harmonize, and maintain global ERP data structures and master data models to ensure consistency, transparency, and accuracy across systems.

· Design, develop, and maintain global reporting solutions and dashboards utilizing SAP, Power BI, and other analytics tools to transform data into actionable business insights.

· Establish and enforce data governance standards, including KPI definitions, reporting methodologies, and data ownership frameworks across functions and regions.

· Identify and implement automation opportunities for reporting, analytics, and audit-related processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and data reliability.

· Serve as the primary liaison between Purchasing and IT teams, translating business requirements into system enhancements and coordinating successful solution implementation.

· Drive global process harmonization initiatives by conducting root cause analyses, resolving process and data inconsistencies, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.

· Lead the evaluation, design, and implementation of AI-enabled solutions to improve process automation, enhance data quality, and support scalable decision-making capabilities.

· Support the enhancement of existing systems while identifying and deploying new technologies that strengthen Purchasing operations and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

· 5+ years experience working with SAP, particularly Materials Management (MM), ERP environments, and reporting structures.

· Demonstrated expertise in data analytics, dashboard development, and business reporting solutions.

· Comprehensive understanding of purchasing processes, procurement systems, and global supply chain operations.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities.

· Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills within global organizations.

· Solid understanding of data architecture, system integration, and data mapping within SAP and related systems.

· Knowledge of data modeling principles and best practices.

· Experience with purchasing analytics, spend analysis, reporting tools, and emerging AI technologies.

· Understanding of procurement performance metrics, supplier spend management, and cost savings methodologies.

Magna Standards:

• Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna’s Charter and Constitution.

• Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.

• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).

• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.

• Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.

• Health & Safety responsibilities:

  •  Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.

  •  Report unsafe conditions immediately.

  •  Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately.

  •  Follow safety rules.

  •  Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment.

  •  Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.

• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.

• Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.

• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Comply with Magna’s information and data protection policies.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

This job description reflects the core elements of a position. There may be additional requirements based on local laws and regulations which could be attached as an addendum.

Work Environment

• Office environment.

• 10% travel domestic/international

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.

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.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.