Commodity Manager

Job Purpose

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

 Responsibilities:
•    Directs the activities associated with the SCMG managed global spend for the Chemical Finished, Paint, and Customer Directed commodities.
•    Responsible for identification and evaluation of global opportunities within the commodity category for reduction of spend, consolidation of process, function and continuity of supply.
•    Manages contracts within the commodity category and reports the metrics associated with them.
•    Delivers continuous improvement in cost, process and services within the commodity category
•    Responsible for requests for information or quote.
•    Generates recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons.
•    Monitors and reports on activities associated with stamping, tubing, and tube assembly commodities.
•    Establish and execute strategy for stamping, tubing, and tube assembly commodities.
•    Formulate annual business plans for achievement of cost reductions and year over year performance improvement.
•    Manages and negotiates supply agreements that require improvements in suppliers’ cost, delivery, quality, order lead time, payment cycles, technology, and / or risk mitigation.
•    Initiates re-negotiation efforts well in advance of contract expiration, and monitors industry trends to anticipate opportune timing to lock in contracting advantages.
•    Obtains and analyzes quotes to determine best value, then recommends global sourcing solutions based on data and facts collected.
•    Monitors performance of the suppliers to ensure attainment of objectives in quality, delivery, service, and cost.
•    Coordinates supplier selection and leads supplier transitions.
•    Monitors compliance with supplier contractual requirements.
•    Identifies opportunities for global leverage of volumes and purchasing power.
•    Ensure and monitor the results and contribution, of the stamping, tubing, and tube assembly commodities, to departmental and corporate objectives.
•    Presents special assignments results, project updates and such to Dana management as required.
•    20% travel
•    All other duties as assigned
Requirements: 
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. 
• Must understand the importance of seeking improvements in Cost, Quality, and Delivery performance in supplier selection and contracting. 
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills. 
• Participation and leadership of cross-functional teams in North America. 
• Familiarity with Procurement and Quality Supplier Metrics with flow-down to supplier contracts and performance reviews. 
• Must have an understanding of blueprints and technical specifications. 
• Strong personal computer skills required, including experience with MS Office software. 
• Have worked with Lean/Six-Sigma principles and performance improvement tools. 
• Understanding of ISO/TS 16949 or QS-9000 Quality Specifications. 
• Willing to travel occasionally and periodically work non-traditional business 

Education
• Four-year degree in Business (Supply Chain Mgmt or Purchasing is preferred) or four year degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing).