Senior Buyer

Dana Incorporated; Reggio Emilia; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dana Incorporated is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to develop and execute sourcing strategies for hydraulic components and related technical commodities. You will lead supplier selection, RFQs, cost analyses, and negotiations while building strong relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance improvements across quality, delivery, and cost.

Collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain will be essential to support growth and operational

Qualifikationen

• 7-10+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Strong experience sourcing hydraulic components and technical commodities.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience working in international and matrix organizations.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, manufacturing processes, and supply chain principles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced data analysis tools.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, analytical, and project management skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for hydraulic components and related assemblies.
• Lead supplier selection processes, RFQs, cost analysis, contract negotiations, and supplier qualification activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and drive performance improvements.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews focused on quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and sustainability.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements to reduce costs.
• Identify savings through market analysis, benchmarking, and value engineering.
• Monitor commodity trends and manage supply market risks.
• Support new product development and product change initiatives with Engineering.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality to improve inventory management and supply continuity.

Kenntnisse

Hydraulic components sourcing

Negotiations & cost reduction

International/matrix organizations

Hydraulic systems & supply chain

ERP systems & data analysis

Negotiation & stakeholder management

Project management

Tools

ERP systems

Data analysis tools

Jobbeschreibung

Responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for hydraulic components and related technical commodities, ensuring the supply of high-quality materials and services while achieving cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Works closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to support business growth, product development, and operational excellence.

About the Role

Responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for hydraulic components and related technical commodities, ensuring the supply of high-quality materials and services while achieving cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for hydraulic components, including pumps, valves, cylinders, manifolds, fittings, castings, forgings, machined parts, and assemblies.
• Lead supplier selection processes, RFQs, cost analysis, contract negotiations, and supplier qualification activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and drive supplier performance improvements.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews focused on quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and sustainability.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements to achieve cost reduction targets.
• Identify savings opportunities through market analysis, benchmarking, and value engineering initiatives.
• Monitor commodity trends and proactively manage supply market risks.
• Support new product development and product change initiatives in partnership with Engineering.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality teams to improve inventory management, supply continuity, and supplier quality performance.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of procurement experience within manufacturing environments.

Required Skills

• Strong experience sourcing hydraulic components and technical commodities.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience working in international and matrix organizations.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, manufacturing processes, and supply chain principles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced data analysis tools.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, analytical, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in international and matrix organizations.