Operational Buyer

We are now looking for an Operational Buyer who wants to take responsibility for our local supplier base and support our production in Vårgårda. If you enjoy operational purchasing, supplier collaboration, and working close to the business, this role may be the next step for you.

As an Operational Buyer, you are responsible for a local group of suppliers supporting our production site in Vårgårda. You will be the primary point of contact for our suppliers and an important link between production and the global purchasing function. The role is both operational and development‑oriented, contributing to a stable, cost‑efficient, and quality‑assured 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.