Sr Buyer, Forgings

Dana Canada Corp.; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supply chain management sector is seeking a Commodity Manager in Maumee, OH. This position is responsible for optimizing costs and ensuring supplier performance across global contracts. Successful candidates will have a strong educational background in Business or Engineering and demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business (Supply Chain Management or Purchasing) or Engineering.
• Strong team player with effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities associated with SCMG managed global spend.
• Formulate annual business plans for cost reductions.
• Manage and negotiate supply agreements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

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Maumee, OH, US, 43537 Novi, MI, US, 48377

Requisition: 58969

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Summary: Directs activities associated with the SCMG managed global spend for a designated commodity category. Responsible for identifying and evaluating North American opportunities within the commodity category for spend reduction, process consolidation, and supply continuity. Manages Dana contracts within the category and reports on related metrics. Delivers continuous improvements in cost, process, and services. Handles requests for information (RFI) or quotes (RFQ) and generates recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons. Monitors and reports on activities related to the commodity category.

• Establish and execute strategy for the assigned commodity.
• Formulate annual business plans to achieve cost reductions and performance improvements year over year.
• Manage and negotiate supply agreements to improve costs, delivery, quality, lead times, payment cycles, technology, and risk mitigation.
• Initiate renegotiations before contract expirations and monitor industry trends for advantageous contracting opportunities.
• Obtain and analyze quotes to determine best value; recommend global sourcing solutions based on data.
• Understand key cost drivers and industry events related to the category.
• Monitor supplier performance to meet quality, delivery, service, and cost objectives.
• Coordinate supplier selection and lead transitions.
• Ensure supplier contractual compliance.
• Identify opportunities for leveraging global volume and purchasing power.
• Ensure the commodity's contribution to departmental and corporate objectives.
• Present project updates and results to Dana management as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business (Supply Chain Management or Purchasing preferred) or Engineering (Product or Manufacturing).
• Strong team player with effective cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains a professional and organized demeanor when representing Dana.
• Willing to travel approximately 10%.

Join our team of 40,000 problem solvers fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging diverse perspectives. We believe in facing challenges head-on, turning obstacles into opportunities. We are One Dana with limitless possibilities.