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What we offer:

Group Summary:

We are now looking for an Operational Buyer to take responsibility for our local supplier base and contribute directly to our production operations in Vårgårda. If you enjoy working with operational purchasing, supplier collaboration, and being close to the business, this could be the next step for you.

In this role, you will manage a defined group of local suppliers linked to our production site. You act as their primary contact and serve as a key interface between production and the global purchasing organization. The position combines hands‑on purchasing with development-oriented tasks aimed at ensuring a stable, cost-efficient, and quality-secured material flow.

You ensure that our local Approved Supplier List (ASL) is up‑to‑date and aligned with the global one, maintain master data in our systems, and oversee correct price uploads, documentation, and supplier onboarding. The role also includes leading local negotiations, managing long‑tail suppliers, and preparing cost data and spot purchase orders for series production.

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for onboarding suppliers for local production
• Actively develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiations of long-tail suppliers
• Ensure correct price uploads and documentation in SAP
• Prepare cost data and manage spot Purchase Orders for series production
• Ensure purchase orders are placed, confirmed, and followed up on time to support production
• Support changes in the Bill of Material (BOM) and improvements for serial production.
• Coordinate with production and logistics to mitigate material shortages or plan alternative solutions when needed

Qualifications

At Magna, we value a positive attitude, engagement, and the ability to build strong relationships with both customers and colleagues. You take responsibility, show initiative, and adapt quickly to new situations. You are happy to share knowledge, collaborate well, and communicate clearly.

You work proactively and solution‑oriented with strong attention to detail, structure, curiosity, and engagement. You feel comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift. You build trust across teams and technical areas and appreciate a dynamic, global environment where technical challenges are a natural part of everyday work

To succeed in this role, we believe you have:
• Education within supply chain, purchasing, finance, or equivalent work experience
• A few years of experience in operational purchasing, preferably in automotive
• Good understanding of purchasing processes and supplier relationships
• Strong proficiency in Swedish and English, spoken and written
• Experience in negotiations, supplier dialogue, and price updates
• Analytical skills and experience working with master data, cost structures, and pricing

Application and contact information

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Per Lind, at per.lind@magna.com.

Last Application date: 2026‑03-25, selections and interviews will be conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the final application date.

We kindly ask you to submit your CV and any additional application documents in English. Please note that we are unable to process applications submitted via email.

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.