MRO Buyer

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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:
As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna's Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.
Job Responsibilities:
Your Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize sourcing strategies for MRO materials and services, balancing global and local options.
• Conduct market research and evaluate suppliers, technologies, and trends to identify potential partners and risks.
• Issue RFQs, analyze bids, and select vendors based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Perform supplier assessments, manage risk profiles, and negotiate favorable contractual terms.
• Manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and follow up on delays, ensuring timely receipt of materials.
• Support suppliers by addressing issues, claims, and coordinating returns or refunds as needed.
• Establish, administer, and maintain vendor contracts and documentation in systems like SharePoint.
• Review invoices for accuracy, facilitate payments, and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Who we are looking for

• High School Diploma / GED
• Completed technical/commercial studies with business knowledge or completed commercial training
• Advanced Microsoft Office
• SAP skills , MRP knowledge / experience

Your preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree In Logistics / Master's degree
• Experience in Automotive Industry (2 years), Manufacturing Industry (5 years)
• High level of problem-solving skills, assertiveness and resilience
• Occasional willingness to travel

Details on our benefits package will be provided during the recruitment process.
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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Notice regarding the use of AI:
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.
These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.
Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Steyr