Website Dana
Business Unit: Commercial Vehicle
Job Function: Purchasing
Region: Europe
Country: Germany
Location: Essen, NW, DE – Westendhof 5-9
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Purchasing Manager CV Europe Driveshaft
Position Summary:
Directs the activities associated with the SCMG managed spend for a designated commodity category. Responsible for identification and evaluation of opportunities within the commodity category for reduction of spend, consolidation of process, function and continuity of supply. Manages the Dana contracts within the commodity category and reports the metrics associated with them. Delivers continuous improvement in cost process and services within the commodity category. Will be responsible for requests for information (RFI) or quote (RFQ). Generates recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons. Monitors and reports on activities associated with named commodity category.
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
- 3-5 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 25%).
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Bachelor’s Degree