Direct Buyer

Job Purpose

                                             Direct Buyer -   Dana Mexico - Queretaro

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.  Will be 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. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• 4 year degree in Business (SCMP) or degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing)
• Professional Supply chain certification preferred

• Experience as Direct buyer  - 5 years of experience in procurement, preferred with direct materials - knowledge in purchasing and negotiation of  steel, aluminum, forging materials.
• Top level English. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written & Willing to travel as required 

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate annual business plans for achievement of cost reductions and year over year performance improvement.
• Obtains and analyzes quotes to determine best value, then recommends global sourcing solutions based on data and facts collected. 
• Provides proper documentation for review at sourcing councils including total landed cost analysis taking into account duty, freight, packaging, surcharge, payment terms and other financial factors.  
• Ability to maintain control of a project to meet timing and address basic 'roadblocks' that relate to Purchasing. 
• Ability to clearly list out Dana's negotiable items and the supplier's and negotiate basic items/deals with minimal supervision.  
• Consistently sends out and reviews complete RFQ packages and negotiates the basic terms of a contract to support an agreement.  Understand what type of contract is required.   
• Monitors supplier(s) performance, audits results and elevates issues within the suppliers organization for resolution.Tracks Savings projects and reports accurate forecasts and actuals in Savings Tracker.   
• Works proactively with other departments to find ways of reducing the need for inventory.

Competencies