Buyer

Dana Incorporated; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Maumee, OH seeks a procurement professional to identify opportunities within the commodity category, manage contracts, and deliver continuous cost improvements. You will lead RFIs/RFQs, analyze total landed cost, and drive supplier negotiations to optimize value and reliability.

The role requires collaboration across functions, tracking savings, and monitoring supplier performance. A four-year degree and 1–3 years of procurement experience are preferred, with travel about

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Business or Engineering, or related field.
• Professional supply chain certification preferred.
• 1–3 years procurement experience preferred.
• Automotive purchasing experience preferred, Tier-1 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Formulate annual plans for cost reductions and performance improvement.
• Obtains and analyzes quotes to determine best value and recommends global sourcing solutions.
• Provides documentation for review at sourcing councils including total landed cost analysis.
• Monitors supplier performance, audits results, and elevates issues for resolution.
• Travel approximately 10% as required.

Skills

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Sourcing & procurement

Cross-functional teamwork

RFQ/RFI management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Supply chain certification preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for identification and evaluation of 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Works proactively with other departments to find ways of reducing the need for inventory.
• Analyzes processes in supply chain to ensure optimum workflows and takes active steps to remove non-value added work.
• Challenges the status quo and engages help and support from other functional groups.
• Is able to lead Benchmarking, VA/VE, Lean, Resourcing, LPP analysis, Value Stream mapping events with assistance.
• Thinks creatively to use the learnings from the savings toolbox to generate a range of improvement options with the business.
• Promotes cost reduction activities with key suppliers and shares best practices.

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
• 1-3 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%).