Job Information
Magna Buyer in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Buyer
Job Number: 66261
Group: Cosma International
Division: Bowling Green Metalforming
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location:
Bowling Green, KENTUCKY, US, 42103
Work Style:
Job Number: 66261
Group: Cosma International
Division : Bowling Green Metalforming
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Work Style:
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
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.
About the Role
Manage the process of sourcing raw material, components, and services from suppliers based upon best overall value.
Your Responsibilities
Know and understand Bowling Green Metalforming Quality and Environmental policies.
Follows and supports and Magna’s operating principles.
Develop and execute effective bidding, negotiation and pricing strategies to provide BGM with the best value in the market for the dollar spent
Assure on time delivery to help timely program completion and help maximize BGM profits
Maintain purchasing and pricing module as required utilizing SAP and other IS systems
Establish solid multiple sources to ensure continuous supply and availability of commodities identified to support the needs of assigned departments in the organization
Actively participate in review meetings to ensure the successful launch of new products, processes and tools as required
Ensure integrity of purchase orders/records
Reconcile variances between purchase orders and invoices
Ensure the efficient management of contracts, systems and supplier development
Handle tactical daily, weekly, and monthly issues with supplier and other departments
Work in cooperation with the Quality Department during audits of applicable suppliers
Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes
Perform other duties as required
(This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. Team members will be required to follow any other job related instructions or to perform other job duties requested by their leader)
Who we are looking for
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field or equivalent experience
SAP experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment
Operate standard office equipment
Must have excellent reading, writing, and spelling skills.
Ability to read and understand legal contracts
Ability to read component prints and drawings
Must have ability to perform true cost analysis, make vs. buy analysis
Understand logistics impacts, etc.
These qualifications represent the minimum requirements of the position. Team members will be required to possess the ability and aptitudes to perform the duties proficiently.
Your preferred qualifications
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.
Site Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K - matching
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Employee profit sharing
Employee appreciation events
On-site cafeterias
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.