Purchasing Analyst - Troy, MI

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Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Analyst will support Indirect Purchasing Category Leads across MRO, Services, CapEx and Logistics. This role is responsible for transforming fragmented and inconsistent plant-level data into standardized, actional insights that drive sourcing strategies, RFP development, and supplier selection. This individual will partner closely with each category manager and plant teams to improve data visibility, support sourcing events, and build analytical capabilities that enable better and more efficient decision making across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect, cleanse, and standardize indirect spend data from multiple plants and systems to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Assist in developing procedures for divisional submissions of purchasing and supply chain data, ensuring timeliness and reliability
• Partner with divisional team members to resolve data gaps and improve data accuracy and consistency
• Develop scalable templates and processes for continuous data collection and validation, improving data accuracy and efficiency
• Coordinate directly with suppliers to request and organize their own data about Magna purchases
• AND MORE...