Magna
Sr. Buyer
Duncan, South Carolina, US · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 3 days ago
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About the role
- Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field including purchasing and/or materials experience
- Knowledge of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures related to buying and demonstrated ability to purchase materials/equipment/services, in substantial quantities.
- Proficiency with tools/equipment related to job (i.e. personal computers, manufacturing systems, etc.).
- Three years purchasing and/or materials experience including commodity expertise related to respective area
- Must be able to meet unique and complex design requests and address issues related to quality improvement.
- Must be able to work on assignments that are broad in nature, involving a high degree of originality and ingenuity.
- Must be able to work with suppliers' top professionals to meet unique and complex design requests and address issues related to quality improvements.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to maintain alertness to their surroundings.
Skills
- Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.
- The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility.
- Coordinates activities with other departments to assure proper delivery, quality, reliability, and low cost consistency.
- Locates new sources of supply, establishes new suppliers and coordinates order maintenance with existing suppliers.
- Resolves conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules, raw materials, inventory, etc.
- Participates in continuous improvement activities.
Company info
- As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.
- That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity
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