Sr. Buyer

Dana Incorporated; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Novi, MI is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across assigned commodities. You will guide RFQ processes, negotiate terms, and drive cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring quality, delivery, and supply continuity.

Collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Finance and PM teams is essential. You will interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements, travel up to 10%, and maintain strong supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5-7 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• 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 meet cost, quality, delivery and continuity goals.
• Lead RFI/RFQ activities, supplier evaluations, and sourcing events.
• Analyze quotations and total cost of ownership to identify best value.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing and VA/VE activities.
• Coordinate sourcing for new program launches and PPAP requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance and PM to resolve supply issues.
• Assess and mitigate supplier risks related to capacity, stability and continuity.
• Track savings, supplier performance metrics, and procurement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and reduce inventory.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and contractual requirements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cost analysis

TCO evaluation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk mitigation

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

5–7 years procurement/sourcing experience

Professional certification (CPSM/CPM/APICS) preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity objectives.
• Lead RFI/RFQ activities, supplier evaluations, competitive sourcing events, and sourcing recommendations.
• Analyze supplier quotations and total cost of ownership to identify the best overall value for the organization.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supply agreements with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and support corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing, VA/VE activities, benchmarking, resourcing, and productivity improvements.
• Support new program launches by coordinating sourcing activities, supplier readiness, PPAP requirements, and project milestones.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Program Management teams to support business objectives and 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.

Education and 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%.

Skills

• Strategic sourcing and supplier management
• Commercial negotiation and contract management
• Cost analysis and total cost of ownership evaluation
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Supplier performance improvement and risk mitigation
• Problem-solving and data-driven decision-making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.