Commodity Manager

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Identify cost saving opportunities within the commodity to meet the yearly budget and meet the LRP requirement
• Defining Commodity Strategy in line with Global Commodity Strategy
  

• Bachelor's degree with MBA (preferred).
• A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in purchasing in the automotive industry.
• A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in the supply chain management area in the automotive industry.
• Manufacturing Process engineering knowledge is a must.
• Engineering related background is preferred.
• Have a working knowledge of Purchasing and related processes
• Cost estimation of new parts for benchmarking
• Finding potential suppliers for new program, sending RFQ’S getting quotes from suppliers.
• Analysis of quotes received, making a comparison, locating the best cost supplier, negotiation for the price and terms.
• Conducting audits at suppliers along with SDE, finding out strengths, weaknesses and deciding the action plan.
• Monitoring development activities on new program.
• Handling new RFQ’S received from various Dana plants.
• Communicating with respective Dana plants on the technical and commercial requirements of the new RFQ.
• Finding right suppliers and sending the RFQ through D1S to suppliers getting quotes. Analyzing quotes for decision making.
• Based on the feedback from Dana plants, business finalization with suppliers.
• Monitoring the development of the project, till the time it comes in serial supplies.
• Tracking the RM Trends within country and in the world for various commodities.
• Price adjustment with suppliers upward / downward based on the RM price change.
• Identifying cost saving opportunities
• Working on cost saving projects to achieve targeted savings.
• Participating in VA/VE activities to achieve cost savings / product improvement.
• Identifying critical suppliers, making the strategy for improvement / implementing exit plan.
• Supplier rationalization, SCMG weekly / monthly reporting.
• Required Skills:
• Knowledge of various Manufacturing processes.
• Cost estimation and negotiation skills
• Handling new development projects independently.
• Knowledge of supplier base for various commodities.
• Supplier auditing skills, technically & financially,
• Knowledge of Quality systems.
• Ability of planning and forecasting.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities and tasks.
• Proficiency in written and oral communications; PC software; and presentation skills.
• Excellent participation and listening skills with a strong dedication and commitment to quality customer service and satisfaction.
• Good interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner.
• An understanding of financial analysis concepts and budget management.
• Good problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve issues and challenges.
• Ability to choose course of action and make mid-course changes.
• Must be willing to travel extensively and work non-normal business hours.