Raw Materials Buyer

About the role

Magna, a manufacturer of complete seating systems for the automotive, heavy truck and bus industries, is looking for a Raw Materials Buyer. The buyer ensures materials are purchased at competitive cost, within budget and on time to support production, while liaising with suppliers, negotiating contracts and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Sourcing and developing new suppliers for new or transfer projects
• Purchasing materials and supplies needed for production
• Maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Analyzing market trends to find the most competitive prices
• Negotiating with suppliers for better prices and terms
• Issuing RFXs, framework agreements, contract or spot purchase orders
• Resolving issues with orders, invoices or deliveries promptly
• Managing and reporting purchasing performance indicators and KPIs

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree (Bac+3 to Bac+5)
• 3 to 5 years of significant experience, preferably in the industrial sector
• Fluent French and English
• Strong understanding of commodities, financial markets and international regulations

Required skills

• Strong command of transport and logistics techniques
• Excellent command of IT tools
• Leadership, analytical skills and decision-making ability
• Ability to analyze and synthesize, and to adapt quickly