Buyer at Magna International, Inc. in Clinton, Tennessee

Job Description:

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:



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.



Job Responsibilities:




JOB DESCRIPTION: To select and monitor supply sources (vendors) for purchased steel, tooling, capital and outside direct material services while maintaining both quality and delivery standards while controlling costs. The Buyer will be responsible for proper handling, storage, packaging, preservation and delivery of material, tooling, capital equipment and product per control plans utilizing TS16949 & ISO14001.



RESPONSABILITIES

• Identify and evaluate supply sources for purchased steel, tooling, capital & outside direct material services.


• Negotiate pricing of items to minimize cost while assuring quality and on-time delivery


• Ensure Bailee agreements, Capital, Tooling and Service addendums are attached and signed before POs are issued to vendors.


• Prepare contracts and issue Purchase Orders to vendors using Manufacturing Systems.


• Monitor cost, quality, and delivery performance of suppliers


• Work with Supplier Performance development specialist to Initiate vendor corrective actions.


• Support and provide products for new program launches. Populate CPMP and keep up to date.


• Participate in regular physical inventory


• Housekeeping and other activities as assigned

Who we are looking for

• 3 - 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, preferably automotive; purchasing; inventory control


• Experience as Metal Procurement Specialist / Metal Buyer - sourcing and purchasing raw or processed metals like steel, aluminum.


• Knowledge of negotiation techniques


• CMS software preferred for ERP, Spreadsheet and word processing software


• Accounting experience preferred

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required


• Ability to work cross-functionally with various departments to ensure smooth cooperation.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities for various customers (internal & external)


• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with associates in either individual or group settings


• Excellent organizational ability


• Ability to negotiate with suppliers to reduce costs


• Ability to work overtime hours as required.


• Ability to read, write, and speak English

EDUCATION/TECHNICAL EDUCATION

• College degree in Metallurgy or related field preferred but not required.

BENEFITS

• Low-Cost Health Insurance


• Low-Cost Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance


• 401(k) Matching


• Employee Profit Sharing Plan


• Paid Vacation


• Paid Holidays


• Parental Leave


• Nursing Room


• Tuition Reimbursement and Online Career Development with Free Tuition


• Referral Program - Up to $1,500 per Skill Trade Referral


• Onsite cafeteria Serving Hot Breakfast and Lunch


• Self-Checkout Snacks and Drinks Market


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Discount Program


• Annual Employee and Family Events

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:



At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.



Worker Type:



Regular / Permanent



Group:



Cosma International Apply Now