Job PurposeDirect and control the Purchasing activity, in aspects of supplier selection, sourcing of good sustainable suppliers, price determination and the control of all incoming materials.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesJOB DESCRIPTIONKey Activity Area 1: Structural Problem Solving “Process to conclusion, solve, structure and direct all disputed purchases of goods and services in order to protect the company and with fairness to the supplier.”Key activity Area 2: Continuous Improvement “Improve, manage and implement best practice supply chain solutions and realize projects aimed at reducing costs, improving supply performance and operating efficiency.”Key activity Area 3: Strategic Development and Coordination “Negotiate with and manage suppliers worldwide and establish commodity sourcing strategy in order to secure the production in the Dana plants by selecting world class suppliers.”BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCES Personal effectiveness: Result Oriented, Take Initiative, stress resistant, Interpersonal effectiveness: assertiveness, communication skillsLeadership: motivate, decision making, feedback KNOWLEDGEMust-haves: basic software programs & blue prints drawingsfluent in English - proficient in Dutchcontractual/lbasic legal knowledgepresentation skillsmanagement experience - min. 10 yearsanalytical skillsbasis financial knowledgeexperience in cross-functional organisationfocus on environmental aspects Nice-to haves: people management experiencetechnical affinity