Buyer II

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 reduction of spend, consolidation of process, function, 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 named commodity category.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Formulate annual business plans for achievement of cost reductions and year over year performance improvement.
Obtains and analyzes quotes to determine best value, then recommends global sourcing solutions based on data and facts collected.
Can layout and explain a commodity strategy including
Understands all aspects of commodity strategy templates
Can create a strategy but may be limited to current state (static) and not completely global
May be limited to more basic commodities
Utilizes capability matrices to develop strategy
Provides 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
understanding of SSA status and any financial risk
Consistently utilizes IPOs in quoting new business
Ability to maintain control of multiple projects to meet timing and anticipates and resolves 'roadblocks' for successful part PPAP and launch
Monitors technical review progress with cross functional teams; ensures OISRs are updated and tracks to program milestones
Ability to clearly understand the financial and strategic impacts of agreed to 'gives' and 'gets' to optimize the value to Dana and negotiate complex supplier issues with little to no supervision. Understands tactics to position Dana with the most leverage possible
Consistently sends out and reviews complete RFQ packages and negotiates the basic terms of a contract to support an agreement
Understand what type of contract is required
Understands key points to leverage beyond price
Monitors supplier(s) performance, audits results and elevates issues within the supplier's organization for resolution. In addition to:
Reviews the corrective actions for sustained results
Holds regular performance review meetings with key stakeholders and measures compliance to agreements
Tracks Savings projects and reports accurate forecasts and actuals in Savings Tracker
Understands supplier surcharge mechanisms.

Minimum Qualifications

Four-year degree in Business (Supply Chain Management or Purchasing is preferred) or four-year degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing)
Professional Supply chain certification preferred
5-7 years of experience in procurement, preferred
Strong team player, able to work effectively on cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Maintains an organized and professional manner when representing Dana
Willingness to travel as required (estimate 10%).