NA Commodity Manager, Driveshaft Forgings

Job Responsibilities

North America Commodity Manager, Driveshaft Forgings

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 vehicles, commercial trucks – 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.

Responsibilities:

• Directs the activities associated with the SCMG-managed global spend for driveshaft forgings and CVJ’s commodities.
• Responsible for identification and evaluation of global opportunities within the commodity category for reduction of spend, consolidation of processes, functions, and continuity of supply.
• Manages contracts within the commodity category and reports the metrics associated with them.
• Delivers continuous improvement in cost, process, and services within the commodity category
• Responsible for requests for information or quotes.
• Generates recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons.
• Monitors and reports on activities associated with Driveshaft Forgings and CVJ’s commodities.
• Establish and execute strategy for Driveshaft Forgings and CVJ’s commodities.
• Formulate annual business plans for the 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.
• Obtains 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 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 Driveshaft Forgings and CVJ’s commodities to departmental and corporate objectives.
• Presents special assignments results, project updates, and such to Dana management as required.
• 20% travel
• All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Education

Requirements:
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must understand the importance of seeking improvements in Cost, Quality, and Delivery performance in supplier selection and contracting.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
• Participation and leadership of cross-functional teams in North America.
• 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 occasionally and periodically work in a non-traditional business.

Education
• Four-year degree in Business (Supply Chain Mgmt or Purchasing is preferred) or four-year degree in Engineering (Product or Manufacturing).
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