Sr. Buyer, CapEx

Dana Canada Corp.; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. in Ohio is seeking an experienced CAPEX Purchasing Specialist to manage supplier negotiations, requisitions, and contract documentation for capital projects.

You will lead contract processes with Legal and cross-functional teams, ensure SOX compliance, and coordinate with Global Manufacturing Engineering to align CAPEX strategies.

The role requires strong analytical skills, project management experience, and proficiency with MS Office and Ariba Procure-To-Pay.

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 cross-functional teamwork and communication skills.
• Analytical skills to evaluate large data for decisions.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Review CAPEX Requisitions and initiate inputs & contract documentation.
• Manage and negotiate CAPEX transactions (Discounting, Payment term improvement, Warranty extensions, etc.).
• Lead contract process, including review, negotiation, and execution with Legal and other functions for assigned projects.
• Act as liaison for CAPEX Purchasing to internal customer departments and/or plants.
• Engage and support 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 breakdowns, service & parts issues, etc.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Mgmt

Job description

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Review CAPEX Requisitions and initiate required inputs & contract documentation
• Manage and negotiate 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
• Act as liaison for CAPEX Purchasing to the internal customer department and/or plants
• Engage and support 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.
• Document and track cost avoidance activities of CAPEX Group
• Global Master Equipment Purchase Agreement storage and administration
• Global Preferred Supplier Matrix administration
• Facilitate financial assessments with suppliers with Dana Finance
• Complete 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