Neu-Ulm, DE, 89233
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Requisition: 62566
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.
We are looking for the following position at our Neu-Ulm location to start as soon as possible:
Sr. Buyer (gn) Direct Material OE
Your challenge
Strategy development and implementation for assigned product groups, taking into account global supplier base and purchasing volume
Conducting RFQs and cost analyses to ensure competitive offers and total cost of ownership
Negotiating and managing supply contracts, including price, quality, and delivery terms, as well as risk minimization
Supplier selection and evaluation in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Initiation and implementation of cost reduction measures in accordance with global and regional targets
Monitoring and reporting of supplier performance, savings projects, and contract key figures
Process optimization and continuous improvement through lean methods, benchmarking, and value analysis (VA/VE)
Your qualifications
Completed degree in supply chain management, purchasing, or engineering (production/manufacturing technology) or comparable qualification
At least 3–5 years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in an international environment
Strong analytical skills and experience in contract negotiations and supplier management
Business fluent English skills
Very good knowledge of SAP and MS Office
Willingness to travel
Your Benefits
Variety – through working in innovative and international teams
Personal responsibility – for challenging tasks
Further training – always moving forward
Health management – preventive and curative
Company cafeteria – for relaxing breaks
Flexibility – office & remote work
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.
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Join our team of 28,000 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.
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Our Values
Value Others
Inspire Innovation
Grow Responsibly
Win Together
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