Head of Global Purchasing Governance – Contracts

Magna

. Drive the global purchasing contracts and agreements strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and supporting long-term organizational success .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • Austria, Italy, Slovakia, GermanyLead💰 €86,800 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible working hours
remote work
various paternal leave models
employee profit sharing
Corporate Benefits Program
diverse array of offerings in the context of workplace health promotion
extensive training options
exciting internal development opportunities
attractive career paths
international and diverse environment
open door culture
state-of-the-art system landscape