Senior Buyer - Brugge, België - Dana Incorporated

Dana Incorporated

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Brugge, België

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Sophie Dubois

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Job Purpose:

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 a skilled and experienced Senior Buyer to join our purchasing team, located in Bruges, Belgium.

You will be responsible to lead sourcing activities for key components to support production operations in our Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business unit.

In this role you will oversee a portfolio of commodities and suppliers, teaming up with other buyers and commodity managers within our purchasing organization in Europe.

Together you will leverage and secure cost, quality, supply and continuous improvement objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and costeffective sourcing
Identify, evaluate and select suppliers based on cost, quality and reliability
Issue RFQ's, negotiate pricing, terms and setup longterm supply agreements with strategic suppliers in coordination with commodity managers
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, material planning & logistics, supplier quality, manufacturing,) to understand technical requirements and operational specifications
Monitor supplier performance to identify and address potential cost, quality and supply issues, mitigate risks and avoid escalations
Support cost reduction initiatives and benchmarks (engineering changes, resourcing, renegotiation)
Utilize procurement tools and systems to track and report purchasing activities, manage suppliers relationships, monitor inventory levels and execute periodical price updates
Analyze market trends, industry developments and regulatory requirements

Qualifications / Profile:

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field
At least 5 years of experience in strategic procurement/purchasing roles, preferably in a technical, automotive & international environment
Business fluency in English,
Dutch, other languages (German, French, Italian,) considered a plus
General technical understanding and interest, experience with metal components is an advantage
Creative, strategic thinker
Born negotiator
Excellent communication, networking & presentation skills
Good understanding of procurement best practices
Selfmotivated, able to work with mínimal supervision
Analytical skills, datadriven with methodical approach
Eager to learn and drive change
Strong teamplayer in a crossfunctional setting
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced, changing environment
Handson, positive cando attitude
Willingness to occasional travel

What do we offer?:

An exciting job at one of the market leaders in the development and manufacturing of drive systems.
Contract for an indefinite period.
An attractive remuneration, supplemented with fringe benefits (eco vouchers, group insurance, hospitalisation insurance).
A good worklife balance coupled with an interesting vacation arrangement.
Training and career opportunities.