Sr Buyer

Directs the activities associated with the SCMG managed regional 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.

• 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. Includes understanding of SSA status and any financial risk. Consistently utilizes IPOs in quoting new business. Considers global spend for all suppliers.
• Ability to maintain control of a project to meet timing and address basic 'roadblocks' that relate to Purchasing. Initiates and leads technical reviews with cross functional teams; keeps OISR updated and tracks to program milestones.
• Ability to clearly list out Dana's negotiable items and the supplier's and negotiate basic items/deals with minimal supervision. Clearly understands the details and how to prepare for negotiations and adheres to his/her walk-away.
• 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. Understands key points to leverage beyond price. Understands Dana's standard Terms and Conditions.
• Monitors supplier(s) performance, audits results and elevates issues within the suppliers organization for resolution. Understands and reviews the corrective actions for sustained results. Holds regular performance review meetings with key stakeholders and measures compliance to agreements. Tracks Savings projects and reports accurate forecasts and actuals in Savings Tracker. Understands supplier surcharge mechanisms.

Minimum 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
• Automotive purchasing experience preferred, Tier-1 automotive a plus
• 5-7 years of experience in procurement, preferred
• Strong team player, able to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Willing to travel as required (estimate 10%).

Required Skills:

• Ability to work on tasks along with prioritizing work and managing deadlines.
• Manages by facts as opposed opinion or anecdote.
• Possesses and uses appropriate levels of intellectual ability to achieve objectives and maximize results. Demonstrates determined, engaged, thoughtful approach to doing day-to-day work. Applies knowledge of global organizational issues to his/her own work.
• Understands the need for standard business processes and can follow them to complete tasks.