Advanced Buyer

Join to apply for the Advanced Buyer role at Dana Incorporated 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. Position Summary We’re looking for an Advanced Buyer in Reggio Emilia location. Advanced 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. Main opportunities and challenges: Possibility to work in a global Purchasing team interacting with a global organization Possibility to explore and deep dive products, expanding commercial and technical competences Possibility to work in inter-functional teams, expanding transversal knowledge Required: a flexible and smart approach to coordinate and/or support goals achievement on Time, On Cost & On Budget mindset social approach to easily join and adapt to several different working teams leadership and focus to manage and drive activities coordinating stakeholders actions Travel possibility up to 30% (project / plant specific) Main Responsibilities Assume responsibility for successful product launch for new projects granting overall scope, requirements, timing, budget and stakeholders satisfaction. Support New projects Bid Phase: time plan definition and cost analysis within purchasing organization Collect, consolidate and distribute clear sourcing requirements Identify project risks, highlight them and establish suitable contingency plans Prepare and present project sourcing plan Manage prototypes sourcing Secure sourcing process execution involving and coordinating relevant stakeholders Challenge Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturing to grant budget respect and stable processes Monitor and secure parts procurement on spec, on time and on cost. Drive VA/VE events/workshop to generate cost improvements initiatives Job Position Requirements Education: University master degree - Mechanical/Aerospace/Electronic/Management Engineering Professional background: Previous experience in Automotive, Industrial, Agriculture, Mechanic Companies as Advanced Purchasing, Purchasing Project Manager, Purchasing Development Specialist, Project Buyer, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Lead Engineer. Hard Skills Essential: English language Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, …) Considered as a plus: Production processes competences Product development competences Soft Skills Project Management Problem Solving Team Working Leadership Negotiation We 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. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, IT

Posted Date: 10/8/2025