Senior Aluminum Casting Sourcing Lead

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

Job summary

Dana is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Ohio to formulate and drive cost-reduction strategies, manage supplier relationships, and lead cross-functional teams through sourcing, negotiation, and contract execution. The role emphasizes global supplier management and continuous process improvement.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in procurement, a four-year degree in Business or Engineering, and professional supply chain certification, with travel around 10% as required.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Business (Supply Chain Management or Purchasing) or Engineering (Product/Manufacturing).
• Professional Supply chain certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of procurement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulate annual business plans for cost reduction and performance improvement.
• Obtain and analyze quotes to determine best value and recommend global sourcing solutions.
• Develop commodity strategies and align to global sourcing templates.
• Prepare documentation for sourcing councils including total landed cost analysis.
• Lead multi-project management to meet program milestones and part PPAP/launch.
• Negotiate basic contract terms to support agreements and understand required contract types.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions for sustained results.
• Collaborate with other departments to reduce inventory needs and improve workflows.
• Promote Lean and Value-Stream improvements with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Professional supply chain certification

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Dana is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Ohio to formulate and drive cost-reduction strategies, manage supplier relationships, and lead cross-functional teams through sourcing, negotiation, and contract execution. The role emphasizes global supplier management and continuous process improvement.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in procurement, a four-year degree in Business or Engineering, and professional supply chain certification, with travel around 10% as required.