Commodity Manager

Dana Canada Corp.; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supply chain sector seeks a strategic professional to lead global spend initiatives for Chemical Finished, Paint, and Customer Directed commodities. This role focuses on cost reduction, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across procurement functions. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, exceptional communication, and leadership skills, complemented by an understanding of Lean principles and supplier metrics.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills in a cross-functional team setting.
• Strong understanding of procurement metrics and supplier performance assessment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage global spend and contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Lean/Six-Sigma principles

Technical Specification Understanding

Education

Four-year degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Maumee, OH, US, 43537 Novi, MI, US, 48377

Requisition: 58940

Job Purpose

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).

Join our team of 40,000 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.