Group Manager Program & Operational Purchasing

As the Group Manager for Program and Operational Purchasing, you will be the primary purchasing representative for direct materials, overseeing projects, local sourcing, and managing our supply base.

You will lead the Program & Operational Purchasing Team supporting our Vårgårda manufacturing site, tracking progress on deliverables for successful program launches and implementation.

Your oversight will extend to all purchasing activities related to awarded programs, from customer award to the end of business. You will establish Forward Costed BOMs for new and key serial production programs and support VA/VE activities.

You will be part of the global purchasing team, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders worldwide. This role involves travel to various offices, both internationally and locally.

Key responsibilities:

• You will handle everything from selection and pre-qualification to development, rating, consolidation, and working capital management
• Your team will adhere to global standards, process maps, and procedures, maintaining the highest levels of quality and efficiency
• You will manage the department's budget and ensure accurate and timely reporting of purchasing KPIs
• You will set and achieve ambitious purchasing targets, driving the success of our country-level operations
• Maintain productive supplier relationships, support internal and external audits, and lead commercial negotiations for suppliers
• You will coach, mentor, and develop your staff, providing effective performance feedback, recognition, and rewards

Qualifications:

As a manager at Magna, we believe that you have strong skills in fostering a climate that encourages collaboration and development but also have a good balance between achieving results and a human-centric focus.

We are looking for a person with a passion for creativity and innovation who thrives in a dynamic global environment, but also adapts to opportunities and shifting priorities and supports organizational change with a positive attitude.

To be successful in this position, we believe that you have:

• Leadership experience as a purchasing manager in the automotive sector and/or electronic industry
• Experience in leading sourcing, sourcing decisions, negotiations, strategic analysis, and managing a supply base, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in purchasing electronic components and a basic technical know-how
• Good analytical skills and a data-driven approach
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of relevant global sourcing standards and compliance procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and support organizational change with a positive attitude
• Creative problem-solver with a passion for innovation and technology
• Ability to generate solutions and collaborate with team members to brainstorm fresh approaches

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: 2026‑04-12, 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.