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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.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Utilization of Dana MRP system to create purchase orders to order material in support of Samples Department Component and outside processing purchase requirements.
- Purchase Requisition approval status review. Reminders sent to approvers to expedite Purchase Order creation.
- Lead effort of targeting new suppliers for commodities that require additional supplier capacity.
- Work with suppliers to improve capacity and quality.
- Work with suppliers to assure they are on schedule to meet the timing they committed to.
- Submit requests for new supplier additions into our MRP System.
- Periodic review and closing of old Purchase Orders with no receipts or invoices applied.
- Maintain confidentiality agreement status for active Samples Department Suppliers.
- Creation of Non-Sale Commercial Invoices.
- Understand rules and regulations for exporting parts out of the US.
- Support and execution of Dana Operating System (DOS) Objectives
- Support and active involvement in department improvement initiatives.
- Utilization of Dana MRP system to execute customer shipments – Back-Up Function
- Create specialized labeling per customer requirements – Back-Up Function
Education and/or Experience:
- 4 year degree and 2 years minimum experience in purchasing or 2 year degree and 5 years minimum in purchasing
- CPM preferred
Required Skills:
- Good interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner.
- Good problem solving skills, including ability to identify and resolve issues and challenges.
- Must demonstrate a strong business acumen including knowledge of manufacturing, finance, marketing, and quality to be able to understand the impact of sourcing decisions on the overall business success.
- Familiarity with Procurement and Quality Supplier Metrics
- Must have an understanding of blueprints and technical specifications.
- Strong personal computer skills required, including experience with MS Office software.
- Understanding of ISO/TS 16949 or QS-9000 Quality Specifications.
- Willing to travel occasionally and periodically work non-traditional business hours.
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.