Direct Buyer

Dana Incorporated; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 300.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dana Incorporated in Querétaro is seeking a Direct Buyer to manage Dana Mexico's commodity spend, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost reductions while ensuring supply continuity across North America.

You will formulate annual plans, evaluate quotes, perform total landed cost analyses, track savings, and collaborate with other teams to reduce inventory and optimize procurement processes.

Formación

• 4 year degree in Business (SCMP) or degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing).
• Professional supply chain certification preferred.
• 5 years direct buying/procurement experience, with direct materials knowledge (steel, aluminum, forging).
• Excellent written and verbal English communications; willingness to travel.

Responsabilidades

• Formulate annual cost reduction plans and year-over-year improvements.
• Obtain and analyze quotes to determine best value and global sourcing.
• Provide documentation for sourcing councils including total landed cost analysis.
• Maintain project control to meet timelines and address roadblocks in Purchasing.
• Negotiate basic terms with suppliers and prepare RFQ packages.
• Monitor supplier performance, track savings, and report forecasts.
• Collaborate with other departments to reduce inventory needs.

Conocimientos

Direct Buyer experience

English proficiency

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Educación

4 year degree in Business or Engineering

SCMP certification preferred

Descripción del empleo

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 based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons. Monitors and reports on activities associated with named commodity category.

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

Sample Competency

• Thinks & Acts Strategically

2c. Continuous Learning (Builds Talent Capability)

3c. Interpersonal Communication (Demonstrates Effective Approach)

3d. Professional Presence (Demonstrates Effective Approach)

• Achieves Planned Results