Sr. Buyer

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 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. Includes understanding of SSA status and any financial risk. Consistently utilizes IPOs in quoting new business. Considers global spend for all suppliers Ability to maintain control of a project to meet timing and address basic 'roadblocks' that relate to Purchasing. Initiates and leads technical reviews with cross functional teams; keeps OISR updated and tracks to program milestones Ability to clearly list out Dana's negotiable items and the supplier's and negotiate basic items/deals with minimal supervision. Clearly understands the details and how to prepare for negotiations and adheres to his/her walk-away 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. Understands Dana's standard Terms and Conditions Monitors supplier(s) performance, audits results and elevates issues within the suppliers organization for resolution. Understands and 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 Works proactively with other departments to find ways of reducing the need for inventory Analyzes processes in supply chain to ensure optimum workflows and takes active steps to remove non-value-added work. Challenges the status quo and engages help and support from other functional groups Is able to lead Benchmarking, VA/VE, Lean, Resourcing, LPP analysis, Value Stream mapping events with assistance. Thinks creatively to use the learnings from the savings toolbox to generate a range of improvement options with the business. Promotes cost reduction activities with key suppliers and shares best practices Education and Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Business (Supply Chain Management or Purchasing is preferred)

Professional Supply Chain certification preferred 1+ years of experience in procurement, preferred

Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time as needed with the ability to work non-traditional business hours

Skills 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 Ability to work on tasks along with prioritizing work and managing deadlines Manages by facts as opposed opinion or anecdote Possesses and uses appropriate levels of intellectual ability to achieve objectives and maximize results. Demonstrates determined, engaged, thoughtful approach to doing day-to-day work. Applies knowledge of global organizational issues to his/her own work Acquires an understanding of the company's diverse businesses and an ability to cooperate across boundaries Understands the significance of dialogue as it relates to business practices Provides prompt, courteous, and attentive service to both internal and external customers Displays confidence in his/her own judgment, analysis, and instincts Recognizes the talents, skills, and behaviors that the organization needs. Demonstrates self-awareness and takes action to improve individual performance/capabilities Able to move efficiently and effectively between multiple priorities to drive results. Works independently to solve problems. Looks for opportunities to take on more responsibility Strong personal computer skills required, including experience with MS Office Software

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr