Sr. Buyer, Stampings

Job Purpose

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.

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.
• Ability to follow a commodity strategy, leverage suppliers, and drive benefits from key suppliers
• Ability to prepare RFQs and consolidate responses. Understands key elements in the RFQ.
• Ability to layout key milestones and track to the milestones. Supports technical review and APQP processes.
• Ability to clearly understand the supplier's viewpoint & communicate that to internal stakeholders.
• Ability to support negotiations with data and facts
• Understands the basic requirements to sending out a RFQ and understands the basics within a contract. Understands the process for controlling Intellectual Property and gaining Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality agreements.
• Basic understanding of monitoring supplier performance (Supplier Scorecard) and when support is needed for development.
• Is aware of the purchasing processes that are necessary to manage the purchasing tasks. Takes personal responsibility to adhering to the processes
• Understands the basic concepts of Benchmarking, VA/VE, Lean, Outsourcing, Resourcing, LPP, Value Stream Mapping; has a positive approach to new ideas generated from working with other departments and businesses

Education and Qualifications

• Four year degree in Business (Supply Chain Management or Purchasing is preferred) or four year degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing)
• Professional Supply chain certification preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, preferred
• 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%).