Global Commodity Manager

Job Duties and Responsibilities

* Directs the activities associated with the SCMG managed global spend for the Stampings, Tubing, and Tube Assemblies commodities.

* Responsible for identification and evaluation of global opportunities within the commodity category for reduction of spend, consolidation of process, function and continuity of supply.

* Manages contracts within the commodity category and reports the metrics associated with them.

* Delivers continuous improvement in cost, process and services within the commodity category

* Responsible for requests for information or quote.

* Generates recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons.

* Monitors and reports on activities associated with stamping, tubing, and tube assembly commodities.

* Establish and execute strategy for stamping, tubing, and tube assembly commodities.

* Formulate annual business plans for achievement of cost reductions and year over year performance improvement.

* Manages and negotiates supply agreements that require improvements in suppliers' cost, delivery, quality, order lead time, payment cycles, technology, and / or risk mitigation.

* Initiates re-negotiation efforts well in advance of contract expiration, and monitors industry trends to anticipate opportune timing to lock in contracting advantages.

* Obtains and analyzes quotes to determine best value, then recommends global sourcing solutions based on data and facts collected.

* Monitors performance of the suppliers to ensure attainment of objectives in quality, delivery, service, and cost.

* Coordinates supplier selection and leads supplier transitions.

* Monitors compliance with supplier contractual requirements.

* Identifies opportunities for global leverage of volumes and purchasing power.

* Ensure and monitor the results and contribution, of the stamping, tubing, and tube assembly commodities, to departmental and corporate objectives.

* Presents special assignments results, project updates and such to Dana management as required.

* 30% Global travel

* All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

* Must understand the importance of seeking improvements in Cost, Quality, and Delivery performance in supplier selection and contracting.

* Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.

* Participation and leadership of cross-functional teams in North America.

* Familiarity with Procurement and Quality Supplier Metrics with flow-down to supplier contracts and performance reviews.

* Must have an understanding of blueprints and technical specifications.

* Strong personal computer skills required, including experience with MS Office software.

* Have worked with Lean/Six-Sigma principles and performance improvement tools.

* Understanding of ISO/TS 16949 or QS-9000 Quality Specifications.

* Willing to travel occasionally and periodically work non-traditional business

Education Requirements

* Four-year degree in Business (Supply Chain Mgmt or Purchasing is preferred) or four-year degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing).

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.

Our Values

* Value Others

* Inspire Innovation

* Grow Responsibly

* Win Together