Commodity Manager

Dana Incorporated; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in vehicle technologies is seeking a Procurement Manager to optimize spending and manage supplier relations for key commodities. The role involves strategic contract management and continuous improvement initiatives, requiring strong leadership and communication skills. A four-year degree in Business or Engineering is preferred, alongside practical experience in procurement and quality metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience with Procurement and Quality Metrics.
• Familiar with Lean/Six-Sigma principles.
• Understanding of ISO/TS 16949 or QS-9000 Quality Specifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities associated with global spend for commodities.
• Responsible for supplier contracts and improvements.
• Formulates annual business plans for cost reductions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

Four-year degree in Business

Four-year degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Purpose

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
• Directs the activities associated with the SCMG managed global spend for the Chemical Finished, Paint, and Customer Directed commodities.
• Responsible for identification and evaluation of global opportunities within the commodity category for reduction of spend, consolidation of process, function and continuity of supply.
• Manages contracts within the commodity category and reports the metrics associated with them.
• Delivers continuous improvement in cost, process and services within the commodity category
• Responsible for requests for information or quote.
• Generates recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons.
• Monitors and reports on activities associated with Chemical Finished, Paint, and Customer Directed commodities.
• Establish and execute strategy for Chemical Finished, Paint, and Customer Directed commodities.
• Formulate annual business plans for achievement of cost reductions and year over year performance improvement.
• Manages and negotiates supply agreements that require improvements in suppliers’ cost, delivery, quality, order lead time, payment cycles, technology, and / or risk mitigation.
• Initiates re-negotiation efforts well in advance of contract expiration, and monitors industry trends to anticipate opportune timing to lock in contracting advantages.
• Obtains and analyzes quotes to determine best value, then recommends global sourcing solutions based on data and facts collected.
• Monitors performance of the suppliers to ensure attainment of objectives in quality, delivery, service, and cost.
• Coordinates supplier selection and leads supplier transitions.
• Monitors compliance with supplier contractual requirements.
• Identifies opportunities for global leverage of volumes and purchasing power.
• Ensure and monitor the results and contribution, of the Chemical Finished, Paint, and Customer Directed commodities, to departmental and corporate objectives.
• Presents special assignments results, project updates and such to Dana management as required.
• 20% travel
• All other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must understand the importance of seeking improvements in Cost, Quality, and Delivery performance in supplier selection and contracting.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
• Participation and leadership of cross-functional teams in North America.
• Familiarity with Procurement and Quality Supplier Metrics with flow-down to supplier contracts and performance reviews.
• Must have an understanding of blueprints and technical specifications.
• Strong personal computer skills required, including experience with MS Office software.
• Have worked with Lean/Six-Sigma principles and performance improvement tools.
• Understanding of ISO/TS 16949 or QS-9000 Quality Specifications.
• Willing to travel occasionally and periodically work non-traditional business

Education
• Four-year degree in Business (Supply Chain Mgmt or Purchasing is preferred) or four year degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing).