Global Commodity Manager Casting

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Requisition: 38886 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. Position Summary We’re looking for a Global Commodity Manager Castings for Arco (TN) or Rivoli (TO) or Reggio Emilia Location This Global Commodity Manager Castings position develops and oversees the strategic sourcing of Global castings machine castings categories while ensuring alignment to business unit plants located throughout the world. This individual will track and report on market commodity drivers, develop global category strategies, support advanced design engineering, engage in new product implementation, and support plant operations. The role provides exposure to senior leadership by recommending sourcing plans, gaining consensus, and creating change throughout the organization. The Manager will continue to evolve the category strategy, taking into account risk management and ensuring supply chains are optimized for best total cost. This position serves as the leader for the assigned category. Main Responsibilities WHAT YOU’LL DO: Lead and drive best value sourcing by developing category expertise pertaining to the world supply, technology, pricing, quality, availability, and risk mitigation. Build and maintain a market report with forecasts to enable the business to respond in advance to emerging trends and market disruptors. Consult and collaborate closely with Global Business Units relative to supply chain needs, identifying best value opportunities, supporting sourcing for new product introduction, and identifying suppliers to execute the category strategy. Oversee approved projects with Business Unit Sourcing, Materials Management, Quality Assurance, and Engineering Personnel to ensure project schedules and a smooth transition. Develop written supply agreements with suppliers, addressing risk management and commodity index pricing. Maintain relationship with suppliers’ leadership to ensure commercial, service, and legal performance commitments. Leads competitive benchmarking activities to identify and address value opportunities. Job Position Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field 10 years of experience in procurement or in a related industry or field 10 years of experience leading and supporting global sourcing initiatives Supplier negotiation and contract initiation skills Strategic sourcing roadmap for a 5 – 10-year plan (including trend analysis and innovation) Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization Strong analytical and business acumen skills Record of accomplishment in supplier management maximizing the value of an agreement and realizing best in class cost, savings, delivery/service, and innovation Proven ability to drive business results Spend analytics Global supply chain requirements Sourcing strategies for global, regional, and local sourcing optimization Delivering best cost initiatives year over year Project management and coordination skills Frequent travel up to 30%, including international travel “If you are not contacted within 60 days after your application, the search should be considered filled. In compliance with law obligations and GDPR, your application could be considered for further opportunities aligned with you profile” 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. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. Join our team of 40,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity. J-18808-Ljbffr