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Job Number: 65004
Group: Magna Corporate
Division: Magna International Corporate Office
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: AURORA
Work Style: Hybrid
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
Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
About the Role
The Category Manager position is responsible for developing and implementing the regional supply base cost savings ideas and initiatives for divisions in region (covering sub-regions), ensuring that the ideas and initiatives are specific, fact-based, comprehensive, consistent, well-communicated and delivers superior financial returns and a competitive advantage to the business. This individual has primary responsibility for the supplier relationships and drives supplier selection, development, and overall supplier management.
This role will be involved, to varying degrees, with all aspects of the strategic sourcing process, including project planning, specifications development, supply market research, supplier engagement, evaluation, selection, and new supplier implementation. Leads strategic sourcing activities for assigned sub-categories of spend, capturing savings through purchasing volume, leveraging, and negotiating price, working capital.
The ideal candidate must be comfortable working independently and in a team, environment involving group representatives with no direct reporting line to the position. A strong ability to influence and convince stake holders is mandatory.
Your Responsibilities
- Develops and implements procurement cost savings ideas and initiatives for Magna divisions in Canada, US, and Mexico for sourcing resin, paint (topcoat, powder, and e-coat) and all chemicals involved, rubber, adhesives, oil bases commodities and gases.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve the effectiveness of the supply chain.
- Create accurate cost models for metal components.
- Lead cross-functional teams in designing and executing category sourcing strategies.
- Manage and negotiate contracts and supply agreements.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for supplier categorization (Strategic, Approved and Phase Out) on a L2(/L3) commodity basis and work with the divisional buyers to respect this framework in their daily business and awards of new programs.
Who we are looking for
- Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or Business.
- Thorough understanding of the resin, paint, rubber, adhesives, and oil-based commodities manufacturing processes.
- Minimum 5 years of purchasing, engineering, or operations experience in a large multi-plant enterprise, with expertise in direct materials procurement, including but not limited to resin, paint, and oil-based commodities with responsibility for Canada, USA, and Mexico.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and Word, with strong data analytics skills.
- Excellent communication, project management, and relationship building skills.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Your preferred qualifications
- Will be required to travel to manufacturing facilities throughout North America.
- Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
- Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.
What we offer
Site Benefits
- Hybrid work policy
- Wellness programs and events
- On-site cafeteria
- Parking for electric vehicles
- Access to private park for employees & their families
