Sr Buyer, Iron Castings

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets—passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off‑highway equipment—Dana provides the world's original‑equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Directs the activities associated with the SCMG‑managed global spend for a designated commodity category. Responsible for identification and evaluation of North American opportunities within the commodity category for the reduction of spend, consolidation of processes, functions and continuity of supply. Manages the Dana contracts within the commodity category and reports the metrics associated with them. Delivers continuous improvement in cost, process, and services within the commodity category.

Will be responsible for requests for information (RFI) or quote (RFQ). Generates recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons. Monitors and reports on activities associated with the named commodity category.

• Formulate annual business plans for achievement of cost reductions and year over year performance improvement.
• Obtain and analyze quotes to determine best value, then recommend global sourcing solutions based on data and facts collected.
• Lay out and explain a commodity strategy. Follow and track the strategy for basic commodities. Understand all aspects of commodity strategy templates. Create a strategy but may be limited to current state (static) and not completely global. May be limited to more basic commodities. Utilize capability matrices to develop strategy.
• Provide proper documentation for review at sourcing councils including total landed cost analysis taking into account duty, freight, packaging, surcharge, payment terms and other financial factors. Include understanding of SSA status and any financial risk. Consistently utilize IPOs in quoting new business. Consider global spend for all suppliers.
• Maintain control of multiple projects to meet timing and anticipate and resolve roadblocks for successful part PPAP and launch. Monitor technical review progress with cross‑functional teams; ensure OISRs are updated and tracked to program milestones.
• Clearly understand the financial and strategic impacts of agreed “givens” and “gets” to optimize the value to Dana and negotiate complex supplier issues with little to no supervision. Understand tactics to position Dana with the most leverage possible.
• Send out and review complete RFQ packages and negotiate the basic terms of a contract to support an agreement. Understand what type of contract is required. Leverage key points beyond price. Understand Dana’s standard Terms and Conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance, audit results and elevate issues within the supplier’s organization for resolution. Review corrective actions for sustained results. Hold regular performance review meetings with key stakeholders and measure compliance to agreements. Track savings projects and report accurate forecasts and actuals in Savings Tracker. Understand supplier surcharge mechanisms.
• Work proactively with other departments to find ways of reducing the need for inventory.
• Manage the supply chain to ensure optimum workflows and take active steps to remove non‑value added work. Challenge the status quo and engage help and support from other functional groups. Make specific and comprehensive recommendations for process improvements. Understand DOS and lead improvement activities with assistance.
• Lead benchmarking, VA/VE, Lean, Resourcing, LPP analysis, value‑stream‑mapping events with no assistance. Think creatively to use the learnings from the savings toolbox to generate a range of improvement options with the business. Promote cost‑reduction activities with key suppliers and share best practices.

• Four‑year degree in Business (Supply Chain Management or Purchasing is…