Category Manager

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global category strategies aligned with Engineering requirements, corporate objectives, and long-term competitiveness.
• Lead global commercial strategy, including negotiations, contract administration, and commercial condition development across NA, Europe, and Asia.
• Evaluate quotations and market intelligence to secure optimal global value in cost, quality, technology, and delivery.
• Own commercial relationships for assigned commodities, ensuring transparency, communication, and risk‑managed decision‑making.
• Maintain and govern the global approved supplier list while identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers.
• Build strong strategic supplier relationships supporting innovation, stable supply, and competitive cost structures.
• Partner with Supplier Development to manage and improve underperforming suppliers or develop mitigation or resourcing strategy accordingly.
• Serve as the global technical purchasing expert, advising Engineering on component selection, preferred suppliers, and design‑to‑cost.
• Monitor market trends, technologies, and supplier innovation pipelines to support new product development. 
• Close coordination and collaboration with Core Purchasing and Product Areas on new RFQ opportunities and respective BOM cost optimization needs for new business wins.
• Analyze global and geopolitical risks, developing mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Use supply chain analytics and value mapping to identify vulnerabilities and guide strategic decision‑making.
• Lead change‑control processes to implement mitigation strategies across global purchasing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Trade Compliance, and Quality to ensure alignment and consistent global execution.
• Exercise autonomy in determining sourcing strategies and making high‑impact decisions with long‑term organizational effect.

• Maintain compliance with QOS requirements, corporate policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations; use PPE and follow safe work procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Who we are looking for

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in automotive Purchasing or Supply Chain Management

Experience

• Proven track record of successful supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, tools, and enterprise systems (e.g. SAP, Enterprise One, Excel)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of global trade policies

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 on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.