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Commodity Buyer (MRO)

Magna International Inc

Banbury

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated self-starter to join their dynamic team in the automotive sector. This role offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge technologies while working in a stimulating environment that values diversity and encourages professional growth. With responsibilities that range from supplier negotiations to ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, the position promises a varied and engaging experience. If you are a detail-oriented team player with a strong background in manufacturing purchasing, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years experience in a busy manufacturing purchasing environment.
  • Driving License required for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Work independently and demonstrate engineering aptitude.
  • Confidently negotiate with suppliers and manage transactions.

Skills

Engineering Aptitude
Commercial Awareness
Analytical Approach
Negotiation Skills
Attention to Detail
Team Player
Ability to Work to Tight Deadlines

Education

CIPS Professional Qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

job requisition id R00183506

Responsibilities:

  • Motivated self-starter. Able to work on own initiative
  • Evidence of engineering aptitude an advantage
  • Good commercial awareness and analytical approach
  • Experience of working in busy manufacturing purchasing environment preferred (min 5 years)
  • Assertiveness in face to face and supplier transactions
  • Confident negotiating style (Internal / External)
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Awareness of importance of standard operating procedures
  • Driving License
  • Team player
  • SAP Skills / Experience preferred.
  • CIPS professional qualification preferred (or equivalent)

Group:

Magna Exteriors

What We Offer:

At Magna, you will join a stimulating and dynamic environment where you can contribute to developing cutting-edge automotive technologies. We support our employees by providing the support and resources they need to succeed. As an employee of a large global group, you will have exciting and varied responsibilities along with a wide range of development and career opportunities. Because we believe every career path is unique.

Company Overview:

The product range of Magna Exteriors includes access systems such as liftgates, modular systems, exterior trim, front-end modules like fascias, active aerodynamic systems, and other lightweight structural components for cars, commercial trucks, and other industrial markets. A globally recognized innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna participates in the entire process, from material development to manufacturing and assembly, to design, to help automotive manufacturers around the world create stylish and sophisticated vehicles.

Worker Type:

Regular/full-time

Awareness, Union, Autonomy:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success. That is why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on experience and skills, considering specific job requirements, regardless of race, religion or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, or disability. Magna takes the protection of your personal data seriously. We advise against sending applications by email to comply with GDPR and your local data protection requirements.

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