Sr. Buyer, CapEx

Dana Corp; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp. in the United States is seeking an experienced CAPEX Purchasing professional to support strategic activities for Global Capital Equipment Purchasing.

The role focuses on reviewing requisitions, negotiating terms, and leading contract processes in collaboration with Legal and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of progressive purchasing experience, strong analytical abilities, and global exposure.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a related business field; Supply Chain Mgmt degree preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive purchasing experience.
• Global experience strongly preferred.
• Strong team player, able to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills to manipulate and evaluate large amounts of data for sound business decisions.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Review CAPEX requisitions and initiate inputs and contract documentation.
• Negotiate CAPEX transactions (discounting, payment term improvement, warranty extensions, etc.).
• Lead contract process, including review, negotiation, and execution with Legal and other functions.
• Act as liaison for CAPEX Purchasing to internal customer departments and plants.
• Engage with Global Manufacturing Engineering for CAPEX alignment.
• Audit requisitions and POs for SOX compliance.
• Resolve conflicts with operations and supply base.
• Support operations on equipment breakdowns, service and parts issues.
• Document and track cost avoidance activities of CAPEX group.
• Administer Global Master Equipment Purchase Agreements and Global Preferred Supplier Matrix.
• Coordinate finance-related asset activities with Dana Finance and Dana Treasury.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Four-year degree in a related Business field

Supply Chain Mgmt degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Purpose

Support the strategic activities associated with the Global Capital Equipment Purchasing.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Review CAPEX Requisitions and initiate required inputs & contract documentation
• Manages and negotiates assigned CAPEX transactions (Discounting, Payment term improvement, Warranty extensions, etc.)
• Lead contract process, including review, negotiation, and execution in alignment with the Legal Department and other functional areas on assigned projects
• Acts as liaison for CAPEX Purchasing to the internal customer department and/or plants.
• Engages and supports Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) for CAPEX alignment
• Requisition and Purchase Order audit for SOX compliance
• Conflict resolution with operations and supply base
• Support operations on emergency equipment breakdown, service & parts issues, etc.
• Documents and tracks cost avoidance activities of CAPEX Group
• Global Master Equipment Purchase Agreement storage and administration
• Global Preferred Supplier Matrix administration
• Facilitates financial assessments with suppliers with Dana Finance
• Completes Security Interest Filings for Dana Legal
• CAPEX support for Ariba Procure-To-Pay solution (training, supplier enablement, etc.)
• Initial contact for Operations for all Asset Recovery disposition and used procurement
• Perform and facilitate Asset Recovery requests from operations
• Document Asset Sales and facilitate sale proceeds allocation with Dana Treasury
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a related Business field, Supply Chain Mgmt. degree preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive purchasing experience.
• Global experience strongly preferred.
• Strong team player, able to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills to manipulate and evaluate large amounts of data for sound business decisions.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office software.