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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:
Magna Mechatronics & Mirrors develops intelligent access and vision systems that enhance vehicle safety, functionality, and user interaction. As a global automotive supplier and full-system partner, Magna brings together expertise across Mechatronics and Mirror systems to deliver integrated solutions that support the evolution of vehicle architectures.
Job Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for ensuring maintenance and operations personnel have the right parts, materials, and services available to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This position manages all aspects of MRO inventory including requisitioning, receiving, inventory control, supplier management, storeroom organization, as well as repairable asset tracking.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage all MRO inventory including maintenance/tooling spares, maintenance consumables, specialty tools, operational supplies, and IT spares as necessary
- Issue purchase requisitions for maintenance materials as needed
- Receive incoming MRO items as well as any items incoming from maintenance expense purchases
- Execute daily/weekly/monthly/annual cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy greater than 98%
- Maintain accurate part descriptions, manufacturer information, cross-references as needed in the CMMS and SAP systems
- Ensure critical spare parts and operational supplies are labeled as Critical in the CMMS and SAP systems
- Ensure min/max/reorder limits are maintained in CMMS and SAP systems
- Coordinate vendor service schedules for maintenance department including repairs, scheduled maintenance, warranty returns, or other services as needed.
- Track usage history of spare parts to identify issues with min/max levels, check for obsolescence, and recommend changes as necessary
- Compile regular reports to evaluate Inventory Accuracy, of Emergency Purchases per week, Daily Out of Stock, Vendor On-Time Delivery, Usage rates per part number as well as any other identifiable reports as needed.
- Identify and remove obsolete or duplicate spare parts
- Negotiate cost, lead times, and stocking agreements with suppliers
- Assist in setting up new suppliers through the purchasing department as needed.
- Understand your responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. Cooperate with OSHA inspectors. Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Follow all safety rules. Report unsafe conditions immediately. Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately. Will not remove or make ineffective any protective device such as a guard, light curtain, etc. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment that the employee is not trained to operate. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment in a manner that may endanger any employee including themselves.
The duties listed below will be performed and will vary in nature dependent upon work group or department respectively.
- Purchases materials, supplies, and services by developing, soliciting, and analyzing supplier quotations. Coordinates activities with other departments to ensure proper delivery, quality, reliability, and low-cost consistency. Documents and maintain necessary records and files. May work with agents and customs brokers for overseas material buying.
- Locates new sources of supply, establishes new suppliers and coordinates order maintenance with existing suppliers. Select and/or recommend suppliers with whom orders will be placed. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
- Resolves conflicts that arise with supplier delivery schedules, raw materials, inventory, etc. working with Production Inventory Control (PIC) personnel and other areas to resolve escalated conflicts. Assumes ultimate responsibility to ensure suppliers deliver quality products on time.
- Develop and/or assist in developing strategies and solutions to continuously improve cost levels, stable sources of supply, high quality of commodities and other governing factors related to the Purchasing Department and adjacent areas.
- Participates in continuous improvement activities that may include developing programs to improve supplier performance. Tracks supplier performance and works with suppliers to continuously improve quality, delivery, cost, productivity and support.
- Develops cost database detailing all material, labor, and overhead costs of purchased products and services. Works with necessary departments to minimize costs and maximize efficiency of purchasing function.
- Studies market trends and systems technology related to job. Research and recommend new product developments. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
- Understands and follows existing Magna policies, procedures, work instructions and standards and makes recommendations for continuous improvements
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field including purchasing and/or materials experience; or equivalent. Knowledge of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures related to buying and demonstrated ability to purchase materials/equipment/services, in substantial quantities.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external contacts at all levels including experience developing suppliers.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills to establish priorities, identify and set goals, meet deadlines, etc.
- Proficiency with tools/equipment related to job (i.e. personal computers, manufacturing systems, etc.).
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint)
- At least three years’ purchasing and/or materials experience including MRO or equivalent. High level of expertise in developing suppliers necessary to meet cost, quality, delivery, and reliability needs.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills in order to perform job duties independently and make decisions that meet company goals and objectives. Must be able to work on assignments that are broad in nature, involving a high degree of originality and ingenuity.
- Must be able to work with suppliers’ top professionals to meet unique and complex design requests and address issues related to quality improvements.
- Demonstrated strong leadership/team facilitation skills to develop strategies, plan and assign staff for assignments, and lead, manage, and coordinate timing of assignments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods of time.
- Must maintain proper vision requirements
- Must be able to obtain forklift certification
- Must be able to work from ladder as needed
- Must be able to maintain alertness to their surroundings.
- Must have a current and valid Driver’s License.
- Must have working knowledge of English.
*THIS POSITION NOW OR IN THE FUTURE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED*
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.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
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.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
