Purchasing Specialist Senior

Posted:
2/22/2026, 6:08:17 PM

Location(s):
Central Bohemian Region, Czechia ⋅ Mladá Boleslav, Central Bohemian Region, Czechia

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

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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.

Group Summary:

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for all Purchasing of indirect Goods and Services. Management of the involved Suppliers and ensure the Purchasing Budget and Price Targets.

Authorized person for customs and duty reporting to the agency.

  • Ensure the achievement of the purchasing targets
  • Continually monitor and present Purchasing KPI´s such as pricing, capacity, timing, spend, contract status
  • Keep and manage cost targets during the life cycle of the product
  • Provide support to the Plant - Team for all purchasing activities
  • Recommend alternative suppliers, products or materials
  • Identify new suppliers & develop a program purchasing strategy in alignment with the head quarter MRO / Capex manager
  • Lead the RFQ process as per bid list approved by the head quarter MRO / Capex manager
  • Run cost analysis
  • Lead commercial and contractual negotiations for your purchasing scope
  • Initiate and prepare Sourcing Committee. Present Sourcing Documents to the Committee
  • Order Processing for all Purchasing Activities related to the Program
  • Provide feedback to departments in regards to purchase order requisition status in a timely manner
  • Ensure correct import is made
  • Ensure Supplier Readiness for the Production-Launch and monitor Supplier-Scheduling in the launch phase (Launch Support)
  • Ensure all goods supplied meet MAGNA Seating `s expectations for Health & Safety and environmental and governmental compliance
  • Ensure Supplier setup and Registration in SAP, eRFX & IMDS / REACH and make sure that data is maintained.
  • Maintain and execute the purchasing process

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.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Seating