Purchasing Manager Transmissions

Location:

Brugge (8200) – Belgium

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Purchasing & Supply Chain Jobs

Advertiser:

Dana Incorporated

Job ID:

132515820

Posted On:

07 December 2025

Job Purpose

Direct 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 Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key 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 skills
-Leadership: motivate, decision making, feedback
KNOWLEDGE

Must-haves:  

-basic software programs & blue prints drawings
-fluent in English – proficient in Dutch
-contractual/lbasic legal knowledge
-presentation skills
-management experience – min. 10 years
-analytical skills
-basis financial knowledge
-experience in cross-functional organisation
-focus on environmental aspects
Nice-to haves:

-people management experience
-technical affinity

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