Program Buyer (m/f/x) in Traiskirchen, Austria

Program Buyer (m/f/x)

Job Number: 70457

Group: Magna Powertrain

Division: GO Lannach

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location:

Traiskirchen, AT

Work Style:

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re 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.

About the Role

As an important part of the project team, your work will be aligned with the higher-level program team, which drives the series development of our Electrification products. You are not only responsible for the successful procurement of all necessary components, but are also responsible for the success of the purchasing project team consisting of Program and CoreTech Buyers and act as a mouthpiece for internal and external contacts from the offer phase to the start of series production.

Your Responsibilities

• Independent project responsibility for the purchasing share of various technologies – from the offer phase to the start of series production in complex, global electrification projects

• Supplier selection/nomination and supplier development

• Purchasing-specific project controlling and reporting

• Negotiation of costs (e.g. parts, tooling and equipment costs) and contracts

• Coordination and negotiation also in the area of vertical integration / joint ventures

• Identification and systematic generation of synergies between customer projects

• Initiation, support and implementation of sourcing

• Helping to shape the further development and improvement of processes and standards in purchasing

Who we are looking for

With several years of experience as a project purchaser, you will be closely involved in the development of new mobility concepts for the future in the innovative electrification sector. Thanks to your expertise, you are an important sparring partner and trainer for colleagues and actively develop the project purchasing area.

Your preferred qualifications

• Completed technical training with a focus on electrical engineering, electronics or mechatronics (HTL, FH, TU) or business management training with previous technical training (e.g. HTL)

• Several years of experience as a program buyer in a technical environment, ideally in the automotive industry

• Very good written and spoken English skills

• Very good MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required, SAP experience an advantage

• High flexibility and solution orientation with good problem-solving skills

• Enjoy project and team work and willingness to share knowledge

• Excellent self-organization and time management skills

• Confident demeanor and excellent interaction with suppliers

• 10-20% willingness to travel globally

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.

Site Benefits

We also offer the following benefits:

• Flexible working hours and remote work

• Health programs, sports and team events

• An extensive training program and exciting internal development opportunities

• Personal development plan and leadership and negotiation training

• In addition to the statutory vacation entitlement, 24.12. and 31.12. are work-free and no vacation days need to be taken for this

• Canteen or meal cost support

• Company bicycle and various benefits via the works council

Commitment and qualifications pay off twice over: through pay above the collective agreement starting at € 70,000 gross per year (all-in) and above all through the incredibly good feeling of achieving great things at Magna Powertrain through your talent and personality. We offer you an attractive and performance-related salary based on your qualifications, your professional experience and the collective agreement for the automotive industry.

Further information

Have we piqued your interest? Then become part of our team! We look forward to receiving your online application.

Please only apply online. Due to the General Data Protection Regulation, we are unfortunately unable to accept applications by email.

Contact person for any further questions:

Carina Ricko

Sr. Recruiter

MAGNA POWERTRAIN

T +43 664 80444-2379

E carina.ricko@magna.com

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