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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.\nGroup Summary:\nCosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.\nJob Responsibilities:\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS: \nTogether with appropriate departments, compile the Bid Package (description, specification, performance indicators, targets, drawings, designs, Terms and Conditions, etc.)RFQ, RFP, RFO.\n\nPrepare/Release Approved supplier List (Identify and manage potential and existing industry sources, facilitate relevant validations such as audits, background checks, site visits and supplier presentations).\n\nSolicit bids and compile recommendations and conduct/participate the negotiation phase.\n\nLead negotiations and conclude contract establishment (Master Purchase Orders) in a timely manner.\n\nMonitor performance delivery forecasts and takes action where required\n\nReconcile variances between Purchase Order and invoice.\n\nPerform other duties as required.\n\nFacilitate disputes between the Supplier and the organization;\n\nMonitor markets and forecast appropriate changes that affect pricing, delivery and quality, compile relevant actions and recommendations to minimize negative market conditions and capitalize on positive market trends\n\nIdentify and capitalize continuously cost savings opportunities\n\nIdentify, validate and introduce process and product innovation from the supply industry into the organization.\n\nMonitor Supplier Performance and take actions where required.\n\nMonitor changing market conditions and perceptions and introduce relevant actions in the organization (diversity, environmental policy, corporate citizenship, etc).\n\nFulfill special projects and campaign assignment tasks and duties as assigned from time to time.\n\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:\nCommunication Skills\nReading, analyzing and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and or governmental regulations.\n\nWriting reports, business correspondence, and RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.\n\nPresenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public\n\nLeading discussions, public speaking, meetings, presentations and forums.\n\nElectronic Communication Means (telephone, e-mails, video conferencing, web conferencing, etc.\n\nMathematical Skills\nProficient in:\nMathematical concepts\n\nConcepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions\n\nStandard Costing Techniques\n\nMetric and imperial measurement systems\n\nAbility to work with:\nFinancial transactions and concepts\n\nStatistical analyses.\n\nReasoning Ability\nProficient in:\nSpecification and Problem definition, data collection, fact determination, drawing valid conclusions, and formulating clear recommendations\n\nQuick interpretation and formulation of argument, counter opinion and factual statement for negotiation conclusion.\n\nAbility to:\nRecognize purchasing opportunities\n\nLead Teams and Manage Business Units\n\nAssist in Training/Mentoring\n\nDeal with several abstract and concrete variables\n\nPhysical Demands:\nOffice Environment; 70% sitting at desk; 30% walking.\n\nOccasional business travel may be a requirement.\n\nEDUCATION:\nBachelor’s Degree (4 year degree) or Purchasing Certification Certificate of C.P.M. and/or CPSM as issued by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM).\n\nWORK EXPERIENCE / TECHNICAL TRAINING: \nMinimum of 5 years of purchasing experience and/or demonstrated knowledge with positive performance in the Automotive Industry.\n\nProficient in computer systems, including Windows-based applications, Microsoft Outlook, SAP, and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to effectively manage data, reports, purchasing systems, and communications.\n\nMust be self-motivated, self-starting, and self-monitoring, ensuring the continuous supply and availability of all assigned production and maintenance materials, including parts, chemicals, tooling, MRO, capital equipment, protective equipment, office supplies and equipment, services, and other items required to meet the needs of all departments, in accordance with established organizational mandates.\n\nWHY WORK HERE?\nHealth Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)\n\nDental Insurance\n\nVision Insurance\n\n401(k) with match\n\nEmployee Profit Sharing Plan\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nReferral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral\n\nAnnual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)\n\nPay range: $75-85k per year, BOE\nVISA SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION\n#LI-JC1 #LI-VS1 #LI-Onsite\nAwareness, Unity, Empowerment:\nAt Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. 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Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. 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