Direct Buyer – Dana Mexico – Queretaro
Directs the activities associated with the SCMG managed global spend for a designated commodity category.
Responsible for identification and evaluation of North American opportunities within the commodity category for reduction of spend, consolidation of process, function and continuity of supply.
Manages the Dana contracts within the commodity category and reports the metrics associated with them.
Delivers continuous improvement in cost process and services within the commodity category.
Will be responsible for requests for information (RFI) or quote (RFQ).
Generates recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons.
Monitors and reports on activities associated with the named commodity category.
Job Purpose
The role is to oversee procurement activities for a designated commodity category within the SCMG managed global spend, driving cost reductions, process consolidation, and supply continuity by identifying opportunities and managing supplier relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
4‐year degree in Business (SCMP) or Engineering (Product or Manufacturing)
Professional supply‐chain certification preferred
5 years of experience as a Direct Buyer in procurement, preferably with direct materials and knowledge of purchasing and negotiation of steel, aluminum and forging materials
Proficiency in English (excellent verbal and written communication skills) and willingness to travel as required




Job Duties and Responsibilities
Formulate annual business plans to achieve cost reductions and year‐over‐year performance improvements.
Obtain and analyze quotes to determine best value, then recommend general sourcing solutions based on data and facts collected.
Provide proper documentation for review at sourcing councils, including total landed‐cost analysis taking into account duty, freight, packaging, surcharges, payment terms and other financial factors.
Maintain control of a project to meet timing and address basic "roadblocks" related to purchasing.
List Dana's negotiable items and the supplier's, and negotiate basic items/deals with minimal supervision.
Consistently send out and review complete RFQ packages and negotiate basic contract terms to support an agreement, understanding the required contract type.
Monitor supplier performance, audit results and elevate issues within the supplier's organization for resolution, track savings projects and report accurate forecasts and actuals in the Savings Tracker.
Work proactively with other departments to find ways of reducing the need for inventory.
Competencies
Thinks & Acts Strategically
Continuous Learning (Builds Talent Capability)
Interpersonal Communication (Demonstrates Effective Approach)
Professional Presence (Demonstrates Effective Approach)
Achieves Planned Results
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📌 Direct Buyer (Santiago de Querétaro)
🏢 Dana
📍 Santiago de Querétaro