Purchasing Assistant - Sunderland, United Kingdom - Magna International
Description
Job Description
About us
Magna Exteriors Sunderland are the highest-volume production of thermoplastic back door modules in Europe. The plant started mass production in 2021, and we are proud to be on the journey to become the global benchmark of Tailgate manufacturing.
We are an energetic, passionate team with expertise in the new most exciting materials and processes. Located in the North East of England, we will continue to experiment and evolve, with a focus on advancing our knowledge and learning.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Recognised globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to helping manufacturers create bold, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes liftgates, door modules, exterior fascias and trim, front-end modules, active aerodynamic systems, running boards, sealing, trim and engineered glass. Advanced expertise in exterior design and lightweight composites is incorporated within each product line.
Guided by our Employee's Charter, our core values are a reflection of who we are as individuals and as a company.
•Think Big
•Take Responsibility
•Never Settle
•Be Collaborative
About the Role
As the Purchasing Assistant you will take a leading role to deliver best in class purchasing across the plant and deputise when required. You will report directly into the Senior Plant Buyer, providing end to end operational and strategic support.
Your Responsibilities
•To provide support to a high performing purchasing team, delivering best in class purchasing across the plant.
•To provide a full range of administration support to the business
•Process Request for Spends and ensure they comply with Magna Purchasing Policies and Guidelines
•Manage and develop purchasing documentation for Magna Exteriors Sunderland
•Process supplier invoice queries
•Assist and provide support to other departments with SAP issues and learning
•Contract Management
•Assist with direct & indirect cost negotiations
•New Supplier Set ups
•Co-ordinate meeting room bookings and assist with meeting preparations as required i.e., ordering of refreshments, photocopying of materials, etc.
•Responsible for managing stationary inventory for site
•Provide general administrative support to various functional areas such as Finance, HR, etc. as required in support of the business
•Other general administrative duties as required for example booking travel, car rentals, hotel reservations, administering expenses, raising requisitions, organising Company events, etc.
•Ensure a safe working environment and excellent housekeeping standards
•Other duties commensurate to the role.
Who we are looking for
Essential
•Bright forward-thinking individual wanting to progress and develop.
•Experience with using SAP or a similar MRP or ERP software.
•Experience setting up new suppliers
•Can demonstrate on their CV and verbally key deliverables and achievements from working with suppliers
•Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Desirable
•Experience in supplier quality development
•Formal training in negotiation skills
•Working towards CIPS or at least the desire to pursue
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 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.
Awareness. Unity. Empowerment. At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously, and store your information in compliance with GDPR requirements.