Buyer II, Forgings

Job Purpose

The Buyer II, Forgings role is responsible for managing strategic sourcing and supply chain activities for designated forging commodity categories. This position identifies and evaluates sourcing opportunities across North America to drive cost reductions, supplier consolidation, process improvements, and supply continuity. The role manages supplier contracts, leads sourcing initiatives, conducts RFIs and RFQs, and develops recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses. The Buyer II also monitors supplier performance and delivers continuous improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and service.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for assigned forging categories.
• Create annual business plans to achieve cost reduction targets and drive year-over-year performance improvements.
• Negotiate and manage supply agreements focused on improvements in cost, delivery, quality, lead times, technology, payment terms, and risk mitigation.
• Proactively initiate contract renewal and renegotiation activities prior to expiration dates to maximize commercial advantages.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and key cost drivers affecting assigned commodities.
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate supplier quotations to determine best value and recommend sourcing decisions based on data-driven assessments.
• Conduct RFIs and RFQs to support sourcing initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to leverage global purchasing volumes and enhance sourcing efficiencies.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure achievement of quality, delivery, cost, and service objectives.
• Lead supplier selection activities and coordinate supplier transitions as needed.
• Ensure supplier compliance with contractual requirements and company standards.
• Track, report, and communicate commodity-related metrics and performance results.
• Support departmental and corporate objectives through effective commodity management.
• Present project updates, sourcing recommendations, and special assignment results to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and professionalism in representing Dana internally and externally.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10%.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and commodity management within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with forging commodities, supplier performance management, and cost analysis methodologies.
• Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles and strategic sourcing processes.