Descripción
Magna Powertrain Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That is what we are passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain. 1 Sr. Core Buyer (m/f/x) As a Sr. Core Buyer, you will drive sourcing and procurement activities for platform projects and assigned product areas, ensuring competitive costs, reliable supply, and successful project execution. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, support customer RFQs, and act as the key purchasing interface throughout the project lifecycle. You will also help ensure material availability and production continuity while contributing to global sourcing strategies. * Lead and coordinate RFQ processes, including supplier inquiries, quote evaluation and cost analysis * Support customer RFQs with purchasing expertise and cost inputs during early project phases * Act as the purchasing interface for platform projects and cross-functional teams * Drive sourcing activities and support supplier selection and award decisions * Develop and maintain supplier relationships while identifying cost-saving opportunities * Negotiate commercial terms and contribute to achieving competitive material costs * Maintain and further develop platform price libraries and cost models * Collaborate with Category Management, Engineering and Supplier Quality to build a strategic supply chain * Monitor market and technology trends to identify sourcing and cost optimization opportunities * Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute