Manager, IT Sourcing & Vendor Management

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• Salary: Starting at $110,000 per year

• Immediate, open position

Magna is seeking a Manager for IT Sourcing & Vendor Management to work in Magna IT’s Sourcing & Vendor Management department primarily in the Category of Software. The Manager will be part of a global team that has presence in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The Manager will be responsible for negotiating and managing various regional and global IT contracts and will represent Magna IT’s Vendor Management team in the region when working with internal customers and global partners. The Manager, will support, on a global basis, Magna IT, Magna Corporate, Group, and Divisional locations.

Your Responsibilities

• Facilitate the procurement lifecycle process

• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices

• Proven experience in vendor performance/relationship management

• Experience with commercial and contracts negotiations

• Experience with category spend analytics

• Responsible for running RFx requests

Who we are looking for

• Potential candidates for this position are IT procurement subject matter experts

• Experience in negotiating and managing large complex contracts in the various IT categories, including hardware, software, services, and communication although primarily in software

• Previous experience with complex software licensing/contracts/framework agreements and volume purchasing (10+ years preferred)

• A bachelor’s degree is typically required, in the absence of equivalent work experience. Degrees in analytical field are preferred, such as business, economics, psychology, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or finance.

Your preferred qualifications

• German language skills (written & oral) is an asset.

• 7-10 years of work experience in the field of IT procurement would be preferred.

• A Supply Chain Degree or Certification is an asset.

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.

In addition, we offer you the following site benefits:

An overview of our benefits will be discussed during the recruitment 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 based on 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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

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.