Commodity Manager

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.

Responsibilities:
* Directs the activities associated with the SCMG managed global spend for the Chemical Finished, Paint, and Customer Directed 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 Chemical Finished, Paint, and Customer Directed commodities.
* Establish and execute strategy for Chemical Finished, Paint, and Customer Directed 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 Chemical Finished, Paint, and Customer Directed commodities, to departmental and corporate objectives.
* Presents special assignments results, project updates and such to Dana management as required.
* 20% travel
* All other duties as assigned
Requirements:
* 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
* Four-year degree in Business (Supply Chain Mgmt or Purchasing is preferred) or four year degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing).