Head of Global Purchasing Governance

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.
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: Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world‐class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities: As Head of Global Purchasing Governance & Contracts, you will drive global transformation by redefining purchasing agreements, strengthening supplier partnerships, and shaping a future‐ready procurement framework across regions and business units.
Working closely with our established Purchasing Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure a consistent, strategic, and value‐driven approach to procurement worldwide.
Drive the global purchasing contracts and agreements strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and supporting long‐term organizational success.
Develop best‐in‐class contract standards, terminology, and governance frameworks.
Lead the digital transformation of contract management, including AI‐driven solutions and process simplification.
Partner with Legal, Finance, Sales, and Procurement stakeholders to develop robust contract solutions that balance risk, value creation, and operational needs.
Provide expert negotiation support to global purchasing teams, advising on contractual language, commercial trade‐offs, risk mitigation, and financial implications.
Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure contract compliance, process excellence, and sustainable business value.
Lead cross‐functional projects to implement and optimize purchasing documentation and agreement processes.
Strengthen data‐driven decision‐making across Purchasing, Logistics, and Supply Chain functions.
Identify and mitigate supplier, commercial, financial, sustainability and geopolitical risks.
Translate sustainability trends and regulatory requirements into supplier expectations and sourcing strategies.
Who we are looking for: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data and insights into effective business decisions and measurable results.
Solid understanding of global supply chain risk management, emerging procurement technologies, and market trends.
Strong global mindset with the ability to think and act beyond regional boundaries, balancing local requirements with global business objectives.
Willingness to travel on business to the extent of 30 % (based on calendar year).
Your preferred qualifications: University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Solid professional experience in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, with a proven track record in driving strategic initiatives, global negotiations, and sourcing excellence.
Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across global cross‐functional teams.
Fluency in German and English, combined with a proactive, results‐oriented, and innovative approach to problem‐solving and continuous improvement.
What you can look forward to: The gross monthly salary for 38.5 hours according to the collective agreement for the automotive industry is at least € 86.800 (14 x p.a.) for this position. Overpayment based on relevant experience and qualifications is common practice.
Work-Life-Balance: flexible working hours, remote work, various paternal leave models.
Bonus and financial benefits: employee profit sharing, Corporate Benefits Program.
Health: diverse array of offerings in the context of workplace health promotion.
Training and development: extensive training options, exciting internal development opportunities, attractive career paths.
Work environment: international and diverse environment, open door culture,