Indirect Purchasing Agent - MRO & Supplies

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

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.

About the Role

The individual is responsible to identify, initiate, negotiate, control and maintain external national and international sources to deliver uninterrupted material and services for the entire organization, within the boundaries of an established mandate.

The Purchasing Agent is responsible to ensure that the Customer, People, and Investor goals are balanced and met.

Your Responsibilities

• The individual must be self-motivated, self-starting, self-monitoring to ensure the continuous supply and availability of all assigned production & maintenance materials, parts, chemicals, tooling, MRO, capital equipment, protective equipment, office supplies & equipment, services and/or other items to satisfy the needs of all departments in the organization in accordance to an established mandate.

• Together with appropriate departments, compile the Bid Package (description, specification, performance indicators, targets, drawings, designs, Terms and Conditions, etc.) RFQ, RFP, RFO

• Prepare/Release Approved supplier List (Identify and manage potential and existing industry sources, facilitate relevant validations such as audits, background checks, site visits and supplier presentations)

• Solicit bids and compile recommendations and conduct/participate the negotiation phase

• Lead negotiations and conclude contract establishment (Master Purchase Orders) in a timely manner

Who we are looking for

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

Your preferred qualifications

• Five years of purchasing experience, displayed knowledge & positive performance in the Automotive Industry

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.

Site Benefits

• Health/Vision/Dental insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with matching

• Flexible spending account

• Health savings account

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral

• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plant

• Annual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)

• Onsite Nurses' office

• Onsite Mother's room

Pay range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year

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.

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