Buyer

**Job Number**: 43688**Group**: Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting**Division**: Magna Mirrors SEE Actuators & WH**Job Type**: Permanent/Regular**Location**: STRUGA**Group Description**The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.**Key Responsibilities**:- Purchasing and negotiating supplier contracts for non-production items- Close contact with purchasing department of Magna Slovteca (Slovakia) & Magna Auteca (Austria)- Lead role in procurement of machinery and plant equipment in 2021, together with non-production purchasing in Magna Slovteca (Slovakia) & Magna Auteca (Austria)- Contract management and supplier management of serial production procurement- Communicating with suppliers (written and verbal) on a daily basis to achieve organizational objectives- Monitoring and acquiring cost savings & productivity from production/non production suppliers- Locate new sources of supply, participate in supplier development and maintain purchase orders/delivery schedules with existing suppliers- Maintenance of master data in ERP system- Participation in project teams and supplier audits**Key Qualifications/Requirements**:- Technical/business economics education (bachelor's degree or equivalent)- Minimum 2 years purchasing experience in automotive industry- Valid driver license- Ability to navigate ERP software (SAP)- Understanding of manufacturing processes for commodity being purchased- Good English communication skills (both written and verbal)- Good interpersonal and effective organizational skills- Negotiations skills- Capable of working with mínimal supervision- Ability to work under pressure- Teamplayer- Readiness for traveling**Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.**: