Sr. Buyer, CapEx
Novi, MIContractNo compensation foundPosted 6 days agoVerified open 6 days ago
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At a glance
Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Novi, MI
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Bachelor's degree
Job overview
This role supports Dana's Global Capital Equipment Purchasing strategy, managing CAPEX transactions, contracts, and supplier relationships. The Sr. Buyer negotiates equipment purchases, ensures SOX compliance, and liaises between internal customers, plants, and Global Manufacturing Engineering to drive purchasing efficiency and cost avoidance.
Skills & qualifications
RequiredNice to have
Skills
NegotiationContract ManagementCommunicationAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeTeam CollaborationSOX ComplianceAriba Procure-to-Pay
Qualifications
Four-Year Degree in BusinessSupply Chain Mgmt. Degree5-8 Years Purchasing ExperienceGlobal Experience
Full job description
Job Purpose
Support the strategic activities associated with the Global Capital Equipment Purchasing.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Review CAPEX Requisitions and initiate required inputs & contract documentation
- Manages and negotiates assigned CAPEX transactions (Discounting, Payment term improvement, Warranty extensions, etc.)
- Lead contract process, including review, negotiation, and execution in alignment with the Legal Department and other functional areas on assigned projects
- Acts as liaison for CAPEX Purchasing to the internal customer department and/or plants.
- Engages and supports Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) for CAPEX alignment
- Requisition and Purchase Order audit for SOX compliance
- Conflict resolution with operations and supply base
- Support operations on emergency equipment breakdown, service & parts issues, etc.
- Documents and tracks cost avoidance activities of CAPEX Group
- Global Master Equipment Purchase Agreement storage and administration
- Global Preferred Supplier Matrix administration
- Facilitates financial assessments with suppliers with Dana Finance
- Completes Security Interest Filings for Dana Legal
- CAPEX support for Ariba Procure-To-Pay solution (training, supplier enablement, etc.)
- Initial contact for Operations for all Asset Recovery disposition and used procurement
- Perform and facilitate Asset Recovery requests from operations
- Document Asset Sales and facilitate sale proceeds allocation with Dana Treasury
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and Qualifications
- Four-year degree in a related Business field, Supply Chain Mgmt. degree preferred.
- Minimum 5-8 years of progressive purchasing experience.
- Global experience strongly preferred.
- Strong team player, able to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Strong analytical skills to manipulate and evaluate large amounts of data for sound business decisions.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office software.
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