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Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Buyer wanted in Novi, Michigan responsible for procuring all necessary parts within budget and on time for prototype seat builds using both internal and external vendors, and managing one or multiple programs as needed. This includes establishing a workable bill of material and coordinating part delivery for multiple programs in collaboration with Program Engineers, Program Managers, and Project Coordinators. It requires receiving purchase order requisitions from engineering with all pertinent information and CAD data, recommending suppliers, and securing competitive quotes from at least three suppliers for required components. Evaluating all received quotes against competitive quotes, surrogate parts from past programs, and historical data is essential. Maintaining the Prototype Approved Supplier list, Supplier Surveys, and Supplier Performance Reports annually, while continuously evaluating new and approved suppliers for prototypes, is also required. Preparing and maintaining all necessary information for quotations for Program team review for supplier selection, issuing purchase orders, and obtaining required approvals using the electronic purchase order system are key responsibilities. Notifying suppliers of new business, setting up and attending engineering and quality reviews, and evaluating the supply base for capacity, quality, responsiveness, and competitiveness are crucial. Maintaining and updating procedures, work instructions, and forms for Prototype Purchasing as required for ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 is necessary. Reporting Prototype Purchasing issues, requirements, obstacles, and cost savings to Management and Program teams, analyzing piece cost and tool cost variances, and negotiating pricing with suppliers where necessary are part of the role. Managing and reconciling issues of quality, timing, and cost/product changes between the Company and suppliers, preventing open commercial issues with prototype suppliers, and leading the resolution of commercial issues are important. Addressing supplier issues raised by Program Management and Engineering, supporting Supplier Quality personnel in resolving component quality issues, and continuously improving supplier performance are also included. Engage in strategic buying for current and new business automotive seating manufacturing projects for OEM customers and create contracts for Trades countries requirements; implement savings and consolidation programs with regard to current projects for new automotive seating component manufacturing projects; set-up purchasing SAP systems for buyers; train team, and implement consolidation of Global Spend and forecasted Spend programs; establish international Import-Export purchasing Terms and conditions for automotive seating programs according to government Trades and regulations. Supporting Internal and External Audit efforts regarding ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 Certification for remote site locations, and supporting the requirements detailed in the Standard Operating Procedure 8000 (Quality Management System) are additional responsibilities. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and 60 months of related experience as a Buyer or Materials Scheduler. The related experience must include engaging in strategic buying for current and new business automotive seating manufacturing projects for OEM customers and create contracts for Trades countries requirements; implement savings and consolidation programs with regard to current projects for new automotive seating component manufacturing projects; set-up purchasing SAP systems for buyers; train team, and implement consolidation of Global Spend and forecasted Spend programs; establish international Import-Export purchasing Terms and conditions for automotive seating programs according to government Trades and regulations. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; M-F, $98,344.00 per year. Please send resume to Ashleigh Barry, HR Programs Manager, Magna Seating of America, Inc., 30020 Cabot Drive, Novi, Michigan 48377.
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By: Ashleigh Barry
Its: HR Programs Manager