Buyer - Aftermarket

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.

Job Purpose

Directs all activities for a designated commodity category within the North American Aftermarket group. Responsible for identification and evaluation of opportunities within the commodity category for issue resolution, consolidation of process, function and continuity of supply. Will be responsible for supporting Aftermarket team members requests for Purchasing assistance with parts within assigned commodity category. Requests may include (but are not limited to) pricing, tooling, invoicing, MOQ, RFQs, or sourcing/re-sourcing. Monitors and reports on activities associated with named commodity category.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Obtains and analyzes quotes to determine best value, then recommends sourcing solutions based on data and facts collected.
• Ability to follow a commodity strategy, leverage suppliers, and drive benefits from key suppliers.
• Ability to prepare RFQs and consolidate responses. Understands key elements in the RFQ.
• Ability to layout key milestones and track to the milestones.
• Ability to clearly understand the supplier’s viewpoint & communicate that to internal stakeholders.
• Ability to support negotiations with data and facts.
• Understands the basic requirements to sending out a RFQ and understands the basics within a contract. Understands the process for controlling Intellectual Property and gaining Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality agreements.
• Basic understanding of monitoring supplier performance (Supplier Scorecard) and when support is needed for development.
• Is aware of the purchasing processes that are necessary to manage the purchasing tasks. Takes personal responsibility to adhering to the processes.
• Understands the basic concepts of Benchmarking, VA/VE, Lean, Outsourcing, Resourcing, LPP, Value Stream Mapping; has a positive approach to new ideas generated from working with other departments and businesses.

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.
• 1-3 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.
• Willing to travel as required (estimate 10%).

Required Skills:
• Manages by facts as opposed opinion or anecdote.
• Understands the basic metrics of how a business works, and his/her individual impact on the organization. Is a quick study.
• Understands the need for standard business processes and can follow them to complete tasks.
• Understands the need for change.
• 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.
• 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.
• Understands his/her role relative to achieving project goals and objectives. Demonstrates initiative by taking action quickly after an issue is identified, then drives progress quickly. Knows when to ask for help.
• Respectful of diversity, cultural differences, and organizational norms. Demonstrates respect, compassion, and fairness. Builds trust by communicating openly with other team members and following through on commitments.
• Does not undermine other for personal gain.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner.
• 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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