About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Duties and Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Directs the activities associated with the SCMG managed global spend for the Stampings, Tubing, and Tube Assemblies commodities.</li> <li>Responsible for identification and evaluation of global opportunities within the commodity category for reduction of spend, consolidation of process, function and continuity of supply.</li> <li>Manages contracts within the commodity category and reports the metrics associated with them.</li> <li>Delivers continuous improvement in cost, process and services within the commodity category</li> <li>Responsible for requests for information or quote.</li> <li>Generates recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons.</li> <li>Monitors and reports on activities associated with stamping, tubing, and tube assembly commodities.</li> <li>Establish and execute strategy for stamping, tubing, and tube assembly commodities.</li> <li>Formulate annual business plans for achievement of cost reductions and year over year performance improvement.</li> <li>Manages and negotiates supply agreements that require improvements in suppliers’ cost, delivery, quality, order lead time, payment cycles, technology, and / or risk mitigation.</li> <li>Initiates re-negotiation efforts well in advance of contract expiration, and monitors industry trends to anticipate opportune timing to lock in contracting advantages.</li> <li>Obtains and analyzes quotes to determine best value, then recommends global sourcing solutions based on data and facts collected.</li> <li>Monitors performance of the suppliers to ensure attainment of objectives in quality, delivery, service, and cost.</li> <li>Coordinates supplier selection and leads supplier transitions.</li> <li>Monitors compliance with supplier contractual requirements.</li> <li>Identifies opportunities for global leverage of volumes and purchasing power.</li> <li>Ensure and monitor the results and contribution, of the stamping, tubing, and tube assembly commodities, to departmental and corporate objectives.</li> <li>Presents special assignments results, project updates and such to Dana management as required.</li> <li>30% Global travel</li> <li>All other duties as assigned</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><p>• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. <br>• Must understand the importance of seeking improvements in Cost, Quality, and Delivery performance in supplier selection and contracting. <br>• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills. <br>• Participation and leadership of cross-functional teams in North America. <br>• Familiarity with Procurement and Quality Supplier Metrics with flow-down to supplier contracts and performance reviews. <br>• Must have an understanding of blueprints and technical specifications. <br>• Strong personal computer skills required, including experience with MS Office software. <br>• Have worked with Lean/Six-Sigma principles and performance improvement tools. <br>• Understanding of ISO/TS 16949 or QS-9000 Quality Specifications. <br>• Willing to travel occasionally and periodically work non-traditional business</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><p>• Four-year degree in Business (Supply Chain Mgmt or Purchasing is preferred) or four-year degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing).</p></div></div></div>