Purchasing Agent

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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.

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.

• Compile the Bid Package (description, specifications, performance indicators, targets, drawings, designs, Terms and Conditions, etc.) RFQ, RFP, RFO.
• Prepare and release Approved Supplier List, including identifying and managing potential and existing industry sources, and facilitating validations such as audits, background checks, site visits and supplier presentations.
• Solicit bids and compile recommendations, conduct and participate in the negotiation phase.
• Lead negotiations and conclude contract establishment (Master Purchase Orders) in a timely manner.
• Monitor performance delivery forecasts and take action where required.
• Reconcile variances between Purchase Order and invoice.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Facilitate disputes between the Supplier and the organization.
• Monitor markets and forecast appropriate changes that affect pricing, delivery and quality; compile relevant actions and recommendations to minimize negative market conditions and capitalize on positive market trends.
• Identify and capitalize continuously on cost‑saving opportunities.
• Identify, validate and introduce process and product innovation from the supply industry into the organization.
• Monitor Supplier Performance and take actions where required.
• Monitor changing market conditions and perceptions and introduce relevant actions in the organization (diversity, environmental policy, corporate citizenship, etc.).
• Fulfill special projects and campaign assignment tasks and duties as assigned from time to time.

• Reading, analyzing and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Writing reports, business correspondence, and RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Leading discussions, public speaking, meetings, presentations and forums.
• Electronic communication means (telephone, e‑mails, video conferencing, web conferencing, etc.).

• Mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Standard Costing Techniques.
• Metric and imperial measurement systems.

• Financial transactions and concepts.
• Statistical analyses.

• Specification and problem definition, data collection, fact determination, drawing valid conclusions, and formulating clear recommendations.
• Quick interpretation and formulation of argument, counter‑opinion, and factual statement for negotiation conclusion.

• Recognize purchasing opportunities.
• Lead teams and manage business units.
• Assist in training/mentoring.
• Deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Office environment; 70% sitting at desk; 30% walking.
• Occasional business travel may be required.

• Bachelor’s Degree (4‑year degree) or Purchasing Certification Certificate of C.P.M. and/or CPSM as issued by the Institute of Supply Management (ISM).

• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience and/or demonstrated knowledge with positive performance in the automotive industry.
• Proficient in computer systems, including Windows‑based applications, Microsoft Outlook, SAP, and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to effectively manage data, reports, purchasing systems, and communications.
• Must be self‑motivated, self‑starting, and self‑monitoring, ensuring…