Buyer II, Mechatronics & Electronics

Dana Canada Corp.; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead commodity strategies and supplier re-sourcing initiatives. The role focuses on driving cost reductions and coordinating cross-functional efforts to meet PPAP and launch timelines.

The candidate will manage multiple projects, monitor progress with cross-functional teams, and report savings forecasts and outcomes. Travel is approximately 10% as required.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Business (Supply Chain Management or Purchasing preferred) or four-year degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing).
• 5-7 years of experience preferred.
• Understands drawings and technical specifications.
• Maintains an organized and professional manner when representing Dana.
• Willing to travel as required (estimate 10%).
• Strong PC skills, including MS Office Software.
• Complies to the Ethics policy and holds others accountable for ethical conduct.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategy for the assigned commodities.
• Leads supplier re-sourcing and VAVE projects under the direction of the GCS lead.
• Supports cost reduction activities in line with global and regional material cost reduction targets.
• Understands Dana's standard Terms and Conditions.
• Ability to maintain control of multiple projects to meet timing, anticipates and resolves roadblocks for successful PPAP and launch.
• Monitors technical review progress with the cross-functional teams.
• Drives and tracks savings projects and reports accurate forecasts and actuals in Savings Tracker.
• Promotes cost reduction activities with key suppliers and shares best practices.
• Presents special assignments results, project updates and such to Dana management as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Communication

Trust

Professional demeanor

Education

Four-year degree in Business

Four-year degree in Engineering

5-7 years of experience

Understands drawings & technical specs

Fluent in English

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute strategy for the assigned commodities
• Leads supplier re-sourcing and VAVE projects under the direction of the GCS lead
• Supports cost reduction activities in line with global and regional material cost reduction targets
• Understands Dana's standard Terms and Conditions
• Ability to maintain control of multiple projects to meet timing, anticipates and resolves 'roadblocks' for successful PPAP and launch
• Monitors technical review progress with the cross-functional teams
• Drives and tracks savings projects and reports accurate forecasts and actuals in Savings Tracker
• Promotes cost reduction activities with key suppliers and shares best practices
• Presents special assignments results, project updates and such to Dana management as required
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Business (Supply Chain Management or Purchasing preferred) or four-year degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing)
• 5-7 years of experience preferred
• Understands drawings and technical specifications
• Maintains an organized and professional manner when representing Dana
• Willing to travel as required (estimate 10%)
• Strong personal computer skills required, including experience with MS Office Software
• Complies to the Ethics policy and holds others accountable for ethical conduct
• Fluent in English

Skills

• Strong team player; able to work effectively and collaboratively on cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and resolve issues
• Ability to work multiple projects while prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines
• Clearly communicates in a straightforward manner
• Earns and maintains the trust of others
• Maintains an organized and professional manner when representing Dana

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.