Strategic Sourcing Buyer II — Global Savings Driver

Dana Canada Corp.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. in Novi, MI is seeking a procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing, develop annual cost-reduction plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value for the business.

Responsibilities include obtaining and analyzing supplier quotes to determine best value, creating commodity strategies, documenting reviews for sourcing councils, and monitoring supplier performance to ensure ongoing savings and compliance. Travel approximately 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or four-year degree.
• 2+ years procurement experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Willing to travel approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

• Formulate annual procurement plans to achieve cost reductions and improve year-over-year performance.
• Obtain and analyze quotes to determine best value and recommend global sourcing solutions.
• Develop commodity strategies and track to the strategy for basic commodities.
• Provide proper documentation for review at sourcing councils including total landed cost analysis.
• Monitor supplier performance, drive improvements, and conduct regular performance reviews.

Skills

Procurement

Cost Reduction

Sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Professional supply chain certification

2+ years procurement experience

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

RFQ process

Job description

Dana Canada Corp. in Novi, MI is seeking a procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing, develop annual cost-reduction plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value for the business.

Responsibilities include obtaining and analyzing supplier quotes to determine best value, creating commodity strategies, documenting reviews for sourcing councils, and monitoring supplier performance to ensure ongoing savings and compliance. Travel approximately 10% may be required.