Global CapEx Buyer | Strategic Negotiations

Dana Incorporated; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Maumee, OH is seeking a Senior Capital Equipment Purchaser to support global CAPEX purchasing strategies. You will review requisitions, drive contract negotiations, and coordinate with Legal, Finance and manufacturing teams.

The role requires 5–8 years of progressive purchasing experience, global exposure, and strong analytical, communication and project management skills. You will lead Ariba Procure‑To‑Pay activities and ensure SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a related business field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive purchasing experience.
• Global experience strongly preferred.
• Strong team player, able to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills to manipulate and evaluate large amounts of data for sound business decisions.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Review CAPEX requisitions and initiate required inputs & contract documentation.
• Manages and negotiates assigned CAPEX transactions (Discounting, Payment term improvement, Warranty extensions, etc.).
• Lead contract process, including review, negotiation, and execution in alignment with the Legal Department and other functional areas on assigned projects.
• Acts as liaison for CAPEX Purchasing to the internal customer department and/or plants.
• Engages and supports Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) for CAPEX alignment.
• Requisition and Purchase Order audit for SOX compliance.
• Conflict resolution with operations and supply base.
• Support operations on emergency equipment breakdown, service & parts issues, etc.
• Documents and tracks cost avoidance activities of CAPEX Group.
• Global Master Equipment Purchase Agreement storage and administration.
• Global Preferred Supplier Matrix administration.
• Facilitates financial assessments with suppliers with Dana Finance.
• Completes Security Interest Filings for Dana Legal.
• CAPEX support for Ariba Procure-To-Pay solution (training, supplier enablement, etc.).
• Initial contact for Operations for all Asset Recovery disposition and used procurement.
• Perform and facilitate Asset Recovery requests from operations.
• Document Asset Sales and facilitate sale proceeds allocation with Dana Treasury.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Global experience

Education

Four-year degree in a related Business field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dana Incorporated in Maumee, OH is seeking a Senior Capital Equipment Purchaser to support global CAPEX purchasing strategies. You will review requisitions, drive contract negotiations, and coordinate with Legal, Finance and manufacturing teams.

The role requires 5–8 years of progressive purchasing experience, global exposure, and strong analytical, communication and project management skills. You will lead Ariba Procure‑To‑Pay activities and ensure SOX compliance.