Global Fasteners Commodity Leader & Strategic Sourcing

Dana Incorporated; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Novi, MI seeks a Senior Procurement Leader to direct SCMG regional spend for the Fasteners commodity across Business Units. You will manage a large regional purchasing team, align regional strategy with the global Fasteners strategy, and drive cost reduction and supplier optimization.

The role requires strong leadership with 5–7 years of purchasing experience, a 4-year degree in business or engineering, and preferably an MBA/MS.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and people management.
• 4-year degree in business or engineering; MBA/MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities associated with the SCMG managed regional spend for the Fasteners commodity across Business Units.
• Manages a large team with direct oversight for purchasing activities regionally for Fasteners.
• Establishes and executes regional strategy for Fasteners commodity; aligns with and provides input to the global Fasteners strategy.
• Responsible for identification and evaluation of global opportunities within the commodity for cost reduction, supplier rationalization, complexity reduction, supply chain optimization.
• 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.
• Lead team to ensure collection of RFI/RFQ information; analyzes quotes for best value.
• Monitors and reports on activities associated with Fasteners commodity and presents to Dana management.
• Formulate annual business plans for cost reductions and year over year performance improvement.
• Manages and negotiates supply agreements improving cost, delivery, quality, lead time, payments, technology, risk mitigation.
• Initiates renegotiation well before contract expiration and monitors industry trends to lock in advantages.
• Leads team to obtain and analyze quotes and recommend global sourcing solutions.
• Monitors supplier performance to meet objectives in quality, delivery, service, and cost.
• Coordinates and approves supplier selection and transitions; ensures contractual compliance.
• Identifies opportunities for global leverage of volumes and purchasing power.
• Contributes to departmental and corporate objectives; presents results to management.
• Travel up to 25%
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

MBA or MS in engineering preferred

Job description

Dana Incorporated in Novi, MI seeks a Senior Procurement Leader to direct SCMG regional spend for the Fasteners commodity across Business Units. You will manage a large regional purchasing team, align regional strategy with the global Fasteners strategy, and drive cost reduction and supplier optimization.

The role requires strong leadership with 5–7 years of purchasing experience, a 4-year degree in business or engineering, and preferably an MBA/MS.