Sr. Buyer, CapEx

Support the strategic activities associated with the Global Capital Equipment Purchasing.

* 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.

* 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.