Advanced Purchasing Project Manager

Job Purpose

The Advanced Purchasing Program Manager is accountable for:
1)    Driving cross functional teams and suppliers through the quote and launch of the supply base related to new programs and new program changes within the Commercial Vehicle business unit.
2)    Driving cross functional teams and suppliers to launch low to medium complexity purchasing projects in both Light and Commercial Vehicle business units, supporting key business initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

•    On Time, On Cost & On Specification mindset to enable the quote the business, win the business and launch the business philosophy.  As such, the role assumes responsibility for quote & launch of the supply base for all new programs with regards to budget, planning, scheduling, stakeholder satisfaction, and direction of assigned resources from program kick-off to successful production launch. 
•    Develop, maintain, and drive Open Issues Log, Timelines, Program & Advanced Purchasing Workbooks.  Ensure supplier feasibility is completed.  Also help coordinate Supplier Risk Assessments, Program Risk Management, Capacity Studies, Change Logs, Lessons Learned, Launch Status Reports and other tools, procedures and reports. Coordinate and assist in the compilation of the overall program budget for supply chain costs.
•    Prepare and present the program’s top-level sourcing plan and regular status updates to senior management.  
•    Champion regular cross functional Product Launch Team (PLT) meetings to review the program schedule and assign resources to address any open issues.    
•    Ensure all team members follow the Purchasing Department, APQP, and Process Series Review policies and that adequate information is transferred to the vendors, so they quote the scope of the job(s) properly and accurately.
•    Ensure that the adequate resources are assigned to all project tasks.  Elevate deficiencies to the appropriate management staff.
•    Identify program risks and establish suitable contingency plans with the team.    
•    Identify non-conformances and problems and aid in facilitating the resolution of these for all programs as needed.
•    Coordinate and drive activity with Dana and supplier team members globally.   
•    Work cross functionally to achieve business unit and corporate goals and continual improvement of all processes.

Qualifications: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain management or another relevant field.
•    3+ Years experience in automotive industry – preferred experience in purchasing, project management.
•    Proficient in the use of MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
•    Proficient in the understanding of Engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
•    Demonstrate critical thinking & problem-solving capabilities.