Advanced Purchasing Program Manager

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• On Time, On Cost & On Specification mindset to enable the quote the business, win the business and launch the business philosophy.
• Develop, maintain, and drive Open Issues Log, Timelines, Program & Advanced Purchasing Workbooks. Ensure supplier feasibility is completed.
• Coordinate and assist in the compilation of the overall program budget for supply chain costs.
• Prepare and present the program’s top-level sourcing plan and regular status updates to senior management.
• Champion regular cross functional Product Launch Team (PLT) meetings to review the program schedule and assign resources to address any open issues.
• Ensure all team members follow the Purchasing Department, APQP, and Process Series Review policies and that adequate information is transferred to the vendors, so they quote the scope of the job(s) properly and accurately.
• Elevate deficiencies to the appropriate management staff.
• Identify program risks and establish suitable contingency plans with the team.
• Aid in facilitating the resolution of non-conformances and problems for all programs as needed.
• Cross functionally coordinate and drive activity with Dana and supplier team members globally.
• Work cross functionally to achieve business unit and corporate goals and continual improvement of all processes.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain management or another relevant field
• 3+ Years experience in automotive industry – preferred experience in purchasing, project management
• Proficient in the use of MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in the understanding of Engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
• Demonstrate critical thinking & problem-solving capabilities.