Senior Buyer - Castings: Strategic Sourcing Leader

Dana Incorporated; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Maumee, Ohio is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier performance across assigned commodities. You will partner with engineering, operations, quality, and finance to deliver cost-competitive procurement and supply continuity.

The role requires 5–7 years in procurement within manufacturing, a CPSM/CPM or APICS preferred, and the ability to travel up to 10%. Excel proficiency and strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Professional certification (CPSM, CPM, APICS, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience leading RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of sourcing strategies to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity objectives.
• Lead RFQ activities, supplier evaluations, competitive sourcing events, and sourcing recommendations.
• Analyze supplier quotations and total cost of ownership to identify best value.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and support corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing and VA/VE activities.
• Support new program launches by coordinating sourcing activities and project milestones.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Program Management to resolve supply-related issues.
• Assess and mitigate supplier risks related to capacity, financial stability, quality, and continuity of supply.
• Track and report sourcing project savings, supplier performance metrics, and procurement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, reduce inventory, and enhance overall supply chain performance.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Project management

Supplier relationship

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dana Incorporated in Maumee, Ohio is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier performance across assigned commodities. You will partner with engineering, operations, quality, and finance to deliver cost-competitive procurement and supply continuity.

The role requires 5–7 years in procurement within manufacturing, a CPSM/CPM or APICS preferred, and the ability to travel up to 10%. Excel proficiency and strong negotiation skills are essential.