Sr Buyer, Forgings

Job Purpose

Dana is a world leader in the supply of driveline products (axles, driveshafts, and transmissions), power technologies (sealing and thermal-management products), and genuine service parts for light- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers. The company’s customer base includes nearly every major vehicle manufacturer in the global automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Summary Directs the activities associated with the SCMG managed global spend for a designated commodity category. Responsible for identification and evaluation of North American opportunities within the commodity category for reduction of spend, consolidation of process, function and continuity of supply. Manages the Dana contracts within the commodity category and reports the metrics associated with them. Delivers continuous improvement in cost, process and services within the commodity category. Is responsible for requests for information (RFI) or quote (RFQ). Generates recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons. Monitors and reports on activities associated with named commodity category. 

• Establish and execute strategy for assigned commodity. 
• 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 renegotiation 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. 
• Is familiar with key cost drivers and industry related events to assigned category. 
• 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 assigned commodity, to departmental and corporate objectives. 
• Presents special assignments results, project updates and such to Dana management as required. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications 
• Four year degree in Business (Supply Chain Management or Purchasing is preferred) or four year degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing) 
• Strong team player, able to work effectively on cross-functional teams. 
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. 
• Maintains an organized and professional manner when representing Dana. 
• Willing to travel as required (estimate 10%).