Global Commodity Manager

• Directs the activities associated with the SCMG managed global spend for the Stampings, Tubing, and Tube Assemblies commodities.
• Responsible for identification and evaluation of global opportunities within the commodity category for reduction of spend, consolidation of process, function 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 quote.
• Generates recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons.
• Monitors and reports on activities associated with stamping, tubing, and tube assembly commodities.
• Establish and execute strategy for stamping, tubing, and tube assembly commodities.
• 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.
• 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 stamping, tubing, and tube assembly commodities, to departmental and corporate objectives.
• Presents special assignments results, project updates and such to Dana management as required.
• 30% Global travel
• All other duties as assigned

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 non-traditional business

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