Purchasing Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. Magna scores B on the Alion truth index.
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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:
Cosma 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.
Job Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports Magna Operational Principles and Employee Charter criteria within context and position's scope of work support EBM’s ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, IATF System, as well as Magna Safety and Magna Environmental Program requirements
- Identify and evaluate supply sources for raw material (coil steel) purchases
- Supervise purchase of components, packaging, and MRO (Machine, Repair, and Operations) items
- Negotiate pricing to minimize cost while assuring quality and on-time delivery
- Coordinate customer-dictated supply sources for steel resale programs
- Maintain alternate supply sources to avoid production downtime
- Monitor inventory level (including raw material) to eliminate outages
- Prepare contracts and issue Purchase Orders to vendors using Manufacturing Systems
- Monitor cost, quality, and delivery performance of supplier
- Initiate vendor corrective actions where appropriate
- Analyze inventory trends to reduce wherever possible
- Participate in regular physical inventory
- Advise employees, contractors and visitors of any actual or potential danger to their safety or health, and ensure the necessary training and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is providedCooperate with all local, state and federal agencies, such as OSHA or the EPA, in the event of an inspection.
- Know, follow and enforce all applicable SH&E Policies and Procedures.
- Help manage Safety Performance Measurable s such as Incident Rate, Monthly Inspection Results and EOS scores. Overall performance to the measurable elements of our SH&E system are part of annual performance reviews
SH&E
- Provide a safe and healthful work environment that is free of all recognized hazards for employees, contractors, and visitors
- Support continual improvement of ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Systems
- Advise employees, contractors and visitors of any actual or potential danger to their safety or health and ensure the necessary training and/or personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided.
- Cooperate with all local, state and federal agencies, such as OSHA or the EPA, in the event of an inspection.
- Know, follow and enforce all applicable SH&E Rules, Policies, and Procedures.
- Help support Group SH&E Performance Measurables such as incident rate reduction, near miss reporting, and Safety Committee participation. Overall performance to the measurable elements of our SH&E system are part of annual performance review.
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or equivalent
- College degree in business or related field preferred
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
- Must understand basics of material flow and JIT manufacturing techniques
- Knowledge of negotiation techniques
- CMS software
- Spreadsheet and word processing software
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
- PPV Savings
- MRO Savings
- undefined
- Direct Material Delivery
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 - 5 years experience required
- Manufacturing, preferably automotive
- Purchasing
- Inventory control
- Accounting experience
SKILLS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Ability to read, write, speak English
- People skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities for various customers (internal & external)
- Excellent organizational ability
- Ability to negotiate with suppliers to reduce costs
- Ability to work overtime as needed
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
- Common office equipment (i.e. PC, copier, facsimile, etc.)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to move throughout the plant
- Extended sitting and standing; reaching and bending
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. may be required
- Loud work environment; compliance with personal protective equipment as required
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TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
- None foreseen
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 / PermanentGroup:
Cosma International