PDana 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.brstrongstrongPosition Summarybr/strong /strongWe’re looking for an strongAdvanced Buyer /strong in strongReggio Emilia /strong location.brAdvanced Buyer is accountable for new Dana Off-Highway projects working in multi-functional teams and managing sourcing activities to ensure the success of the project.brstrongMain opportunities and challenges:br/strongPossibility:br/pullito work in a global Purchasing team interacting with a global organization /lilito explore and deep dive products, expanding commercial and technical competences /lilito work in inter-functional teams, expanding transversal knowledgebr/li /ulRequired:brullia flexible and smart approach to coordinate and/or support goals achievement /lilion Time, On Cost On Budget mindset /lilisocial approach to easily join and adapt to several different working teams /lilileadership and focus to manage and drive activities coordinating stakeholders actions /liliTravel possibility up to 30% (project / plant specific)br/li /ulstrongstrongMain Responsibilitiesbr/strong /strongAssume responsibility for successful product launch for new projects granting overall scope, requirements, timing, budget and stakeholders satisfaction.brulliSupport New projects Bid Phase: time plan definition and cost analysis within purchasing organization /liliCollect, consolidate and distribute clear sourcing requirements /liliIdentify project risks, highlight them and establish suitable contingency plans /liliPrepare and present project sourcing plan /liliManage prototypes sourcing /liliSecure sourcing process execution involving and coordinating relevant stakeholders /liliChallenge Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturing to grant budget respect and stable processes /liliMonitor and secure parts procurement on spec, on time and on cost. /liliDrive VA/VE events/workshop to generate cost improvements initiativesbr/li /ulstrongstrongJob Position Requirementsbr/strong /strongEducation: University master degree - Mechanical/Aerospace/Electronic/Management EngineeringbrProfessional backgroundbrPrevious experience in Automotive, Industrial, Agriculture, Mechanic Companies as Advanced Purchasing, Purchasing Project Manager, Purchasing Development Specialist, Project Buyer, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Lead Engineer.brstrongHard Skillsbr/strongEssential:brulliEnglish language /liliMicrosoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, …)br/li /ulConsidered as a plus:brulliProduction processes competences /liliProduct development competencesbr/li /ulstrongSoft Skillsbr/strongulliProject Management /liliProblem Solving /liliTeam Working /liliLeadership /liliNegotiationbr/li /ul“If you are not contacted within 60 days after your application, the search should be considered filled. In compliance with law obligations and GDPR, your application could be considered for further opportunities aligned with you profile"brWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.brUnsolicited Resumes from Third-Party RecruitersbrPlease note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. #J-18808-Ljbffr