Strategic Sourcing Analyst IV

Daimler Truck•Portland, OR

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The DTNA Procurement and Supply Chain department is a fast paced, high-energy team responsible for strategic sourcing decisions and supporting the optimization of supplier performance based on cost, quality, and delivery. As a truly global organization, the Daimler Truck Procurement and Supply Chain department offers exciting opportunities to work and grow in diverse, multi-regional and international teams using negotiation, entrepreneurial, technical, and analytical skills. Within Procurement and Supply Chain, DTNA has an Aftermarket and Specialty Vehicles Purchasing team, spanning throughout North America. This team drives strategic and creative solutions to support our customers’ service needs while looking out for DTNA's bottom line. This position requires a strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset, capable of analyzing market data and experience identifying strategic suppliers, considering lower volumes yet highly complex parts. We are looking for a self-starting individual who demonstrates resourcefulness and can confidently work independently. This person should have the ability to meet deadlines and still maintain a high level of detail. In addition, a proven ability to work well in an international team environment and experience identifying and solving the root cause of complex problems is highly desired. Our buyers are encouraged to take the lead on managing their commodity assignments and managing their desk as they would run their own business. This position is responsible for the strategic procurement of Fluids & Major Components commodities within the Aftermarket and Specialty Vehicles Purchasing team. One key strategic area of focus for this desk will be to create commodity strategies. This requires working closely with key suppliers and internal partners to ensure cross-functional prioritization and alignment. In this position you will play a crucial role in supporting the growth and revenue objectives of the Aftermarket and Specialty Vehicles Organization. In this role, managing the life cycle of a part up to and including remanufacturing opportunities will be critical for success and will require strong coordination. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, passion for customer experience, desire for a more diverse and equitable supply base and are seeking an exciting new opportunity, you are meant for this team!

Requirements

BS/BSE level degree in business, supply and logistics, finance, economics, engineering, materials science or related technical discipline and prefer 5-7 years of relevant experience OR 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree required.
Previous work experience in commodity management, procurement, contracting, materials management, logistics, manufacturing, quality, account management.
Ability to take charge and lead tasks to completion.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to evaluate and select suppliers using analytical tools.
Experience with contracts, cost structures as well as business and economic issues
Supplier negotiation experience.
Strong organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects.
Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department and company goals.
Proven track record to deliver results and achieve goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to create strong working relationships.
Must be flexible to work extended hours to support the requirements of the business.
Proficient with all applications within Microsoft Office.
Fluent in English both written and verbal.
Attached Resume Required
Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to work well in an international team environment and experience identifying and solving the root cause of complex problems is highly desired.
Entrepreneurial spirit
Passion for customer experience
Desire for a more diverse and equitable supply base

Responsibilities

Drive commodity strategy management and strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver solutions aligned with business partner objectives.
Develop an understanding of critical commodities and the associated market conditions, industry trends, processes, suppliers and cost drivers to support the development and documentation of commodity strategies.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support broader supplier rationalization efforts across the organization.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with existing ones.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions to secure favorable agreements for the organization.
Negotiate the most effective long-term programs for DTNA - including supplier commitments for production pricing that will differentiate DTNA in the marketplace.
Support and monitor results reporting through global business systems.
Contribute to the professionalization of the organization by implementing best practices in procurement, supplier relationship management, and cross functional collaboration.
Collaborate with team members to enhance overall procurement processes and efficiency.
Be a mentor resource to new / other buyers.
Prepare presentations and present to senior leadership.