Global Paint Sourcing Lead - Customer-Focused Buyer

Dana Incorporated; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated, Maumee, Ohio, seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead cost reductions and global sourcing for designated commodity categories. You will manage contracts, analyze total landed costs, and drive continuous improvement across procurement activities while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

Responsibilities include RFQ/RFI management, strategy development, and supplier performance reviews to sustain savings and supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Business (Supply Chain Management or Purchasing preferred) or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Formulate annual cost-reduction plans and drive year-over-year improvements.
• Obtain and analyze quotes to select best global sourcing solutions.
• Develop and communicate commodity strategies and track progress against strategy.
• Prepare RFIs/RFQs and document for sourcing councils with total landed cost analyses.
• Lead multiple projects, resolve roadblocks, and ensure on-time PPAP/launch milestones.
• Negotiate basic contract terms and understand when different contract types are required.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions to sustain savings.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Global sourcing

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Lean principles

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Business or Engineering

Professional Supply Chain Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dana Incorporated, Maumee, Ohio, seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead cost reductions and global sourcing for designated commodity categories. You will manage contracts, analyze total landed costs, and drive continuous improvement across procurement activities while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

Responsibilities include RFQ/RFI management, strategy development, and supplier performance reviews to sustain savings and supply continuity.