Senior Global Buyer – Paint & Materials Sourcing

Dana Corp; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp in Maumee, OH, seeks a procurement leader to manage SCMG global spend for designated commodity categories. Responsible for identifying NA opportunities to reduce spend, consolidate processes, and ensure supply continuity.

Leads negotiations, analyzes quotes, and documents total landed cost considerations to guide sourcing decisions. Role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, excellent communication, and travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Formulate annual plans for cost reductions and performance improvements.
• Obtain and analyze quotes to determine best value and recommend global sourcing solutions.
• Develop and explain commodity strategies and track progress against plans.
• Prepare RFIs/RFQs and document total landed cost analyses for reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Cost reduction

Project management

Communication

Education

Four-year degree in Business or Engineering

Professional Supply chain certification

3-5 years procurement experience

Tools

MS Office

ERP procurement systems

Job description

Dana Corp in Maumee, OH, seeks a procurement leader to manage SCMG global spend for designated commodity categories. Responsible for identifying NA opportunities to reduce spend, consolidate processes, and ensure supply continuity.

Leads negotiations, analyzes quotes, and documents total landed cost considerations to guide sourcing decisions. Role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, excellent communication, and travel up to 10% as needed.