Program Purchasing Student

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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. We believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world‑class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety.

Innovation is what drives us.

We are looking for talented team members to be part of a dynamic team that is pushing boundaries, innovating, and transforming traditional powertrains to eMobility. The Program Purchasing co‑op will support the execution of Magna Powertrain Global Purchasing Process for Electrification and coordinate all Purchasing Operation activities for Electrification between suppliers and all areas of our organization.

• Generate, distribute and follow up on Request for Quotations.
• Analyze quotes from vendors and costs from suppliers.
• Participate in supplier technical reviews.
• Participate in supplier on‑site visits when possible.
• Collect and report purchasing/economy related information to Program Buyers.
• Assist in updating/reporting from MPT SAP System.
• Support the Purchasing Manager with special tasks such as data consolidation and analysis activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Exposure to Electrification Programs.
• Learn real‑time purchasing activities, cost drivers and analytics.
• Develop better problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with a team.

• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Enrolled in a supply chain or engineering program at an accredited school.
• Understand the basics of purchasing and supply chain.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and supply chain concepts/terms; strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work with others in a team environment.

• Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna’s Charter and Constitution.
• Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Support and adhere to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to the established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties are performed in a safe manner.
• Health & Safety responsibilities:
  • Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
  • Report unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately.
  • Follow safety rules.
  • Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment.
  • Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Office environment; limited travel required. While working in this environment, the employee will be exposed to machinery, moving equipment and material, moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes and various levels of temperature created by manufacturing processes.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Magna Powertrain of America, Inc. does not offer immigration‑related sponsorship for this position.

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