Magna
Direct Workday career site

Sr. Core Buyer

Location
Southfield, MI
Listed
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About the role

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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

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Job Responsibilities

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States.

About the Role

As a Core Buyer, you will be responsible for supporting BoM cost development and sourcing execution of our platform projects. You will work close to your dedicated product area, Senior Core Buyer and participate in project meetings. You will also support purchasing input in customer RFQs within your dedicated product area. In this role you will be part of a global team of Core Buyers. For the sourcing activities you will be part of a sourcing team together with the Category team, Component Development and Supplier Quality.

Your Responsibilities

  • Generates, distributes and follows up on all RFQ's, as per the Global Purchasing Procedure for the regional commodities.
  • Supports quote process for customer RFQ's and works with strategic Purchasing at the early stages of program definition.
  • Evaluates/consolidates all quotes received from Category Managers for strategic commodities.
  • Supports quote reviews as required.
  • Supports sourcing decision processes.
  • Assists in analysis of new trends in technology and the market with commodity teams.
  • Participates and supports quote & engineering team meetings during quote phase, where applicable and forwards status and open issues to relevant purchasing team members.
  • Tracks the cost model for purchased components and materials, as applicable, for pre-development programs.
  • Assists in negotiating the best possible prices.
  • Maintains supplier relationships that are both productive and mutually beneficial while continually searching for and renegotiating cost savings on new sourcing opportunities, with current and / or new suppliers.
  • Works cooperatively with peers to implement consistent policies, procedures, strategies and reporting.
  • Participates in continuous improvement efforts for products, tools, processes and programs.
  • Performs other duties as necessary in support of platform objectives

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a self-going and experienced Buyer, preferably with automotive experience. The ideal candidate is used to coordinate parallel activities, has strong communication skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and has a strategic mindset.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related.

Experience

  • 5+ years of applicable experience preferred, preferably in automotive electronics

Your preferred qualifications

  • Strong organizational and communication skills are critical
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in excel required
  • Knowledge of MRP systems (JDE) is beneficial.
Read the original posting

From Magna's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 9, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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