Job Purpose

　　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 Duties and Responsibilities

　　Directs the activities associated with the SCMG managed regional spend for the Fasteners commodity across Business Units.Manages a large team with direct oversight for purchasing activities regionally for Fasteners.Establishes and executes regional strategy for Fasteners commodity. Aligns with and provides input to the global Fasteners strategy.Responsible for identification and evaluation of global opportunities within the commodity for cost reduction, supplier rationalization, complexity reduction, supply chain optimization.Manages contracts within the commodity category and reports the metrics associated with them.Delivers continuous improvement in cost, process and services within the commodity categoryAccountable to lead team to ensure collection of for requests for information or quote.Generates recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons.Monitors and reports on activities associated with Fasteners commodity.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.Leads team to obtain 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 and approves 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 commodity, to departmental and corporate objectives.Presents special assignments results, project updates and such to Dana management as required.25% travelRequirements:* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.* Demonstrated leadership experience and people management skills.* 4-year degree in business or engineering required, MBA or MS in engineering preferred.* 5 - 7 years' progressive purchasing experience required* Participation and leadership of cross-functional teams.* 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 and periodically work non-traditional business hours.

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