Daimler Truck AG group is the leader in the global automotive industry with more than 120 years of experience in 200 countries.
Our people reflect the company values: Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline; we are looking for engaged individuals to join this diverse group, which manages ever-changing challenges.
In our people, we can reflect our corporate values: Our customers success is our success, moving at the speed of right, one team best team, and we are looking for highly committed individuals to join the group in an environment of diversity and constant challenges.
Objective of the position:
Provide operational support to the TT/G4 organization while ensuring full compliance with Procurement Guidelines and procedures to secure the most competitive options for the company. Mentor and train CPO Analysts and Agents to strengthen team capability and performance. Lead a designated Purchasing TT/G4 group, proactively escalating urgent topics to the Manager (E5) to ensure timely resolution and excellent customer support. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and addressing process and system gaps.
Indispensable Requirements (Candidates who do not meet these requirements may be discarded):
- preferred experience/knowledge of automotive industry with preference in Purchasing area.
- Negotiation skills, interpretation/ understanding of techincal drawings/specs.
- Negotiation with suppliers (Quoting + negotiation experience) is preferred.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams is preferred.
- Experience with SAP, cbFC module.
- English level: B2
Soft Skills:
- Analysis and problem solving.
- Co-Creation.
- Decision Making
- Empowerment.
- Conflict management.
- Leadership.
Academic Knowledge:
At Daimler Truck we are united in our purpose “We work for all who keep the world moving”. This motivates us to pursue our common goal: leading sustainable transportation. However, our impact as a global transportation company depends entirely on the impact of each individual at Daimler Truck. That’s why we ensure that our people are encouraged and empowered to show their full impact.
We promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.
You can be your true self at Daimler Truck. Inclusion and equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, generations, physical appearance, phases of life, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual expression, people with disabilities and people from any underrepresented group.
Main Functions: Bachelor's degree in Supply and Logistics Management or Business Administration; OR an associate's degree
- Support TP/G4 Front Office buyers with Requisitions, RfQs, Quote comparisons, contract creation for new parts, ANP or Raw Material updates, and documentation in relevant systems
- Process Expert/Key account for specific CPO task determined by CPO Manager. Act as mentor for team members
- Create reports and presentations for different commodities:
- Support of internal and external customers, correspondence, deadline tracking and monitoring for the procurement department.,
- Execute specific requests, e.g. RM weight validation, ANP Support, etc
- Master data maintenance and data evaluations
- Support identification and realization of continuous improvement measures.
- Support on supplier code creation and eDocs registration, ECF..
- Proactively support on tooling hand-off, clear GR errors/ Price discrepancies, requisitions management.
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Daimler Trucks AG is firmly committed to developing a work environment that supports empowerment and inclusion for our current and future employees. We recognize that our ability to adapt will enable us to compete for a broader range of talent. Additionally, our business and the people who work within it will be successful and profitable if we remain agile and flexible in our approach to work.
To continue to build a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that supports flexibility and encourages a positive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.
Diversity allows us to employ people with different experiences, abilities and points of view, and that is what enhances our culture and brings us to the forefront among the top global companies.
At Daimler, we value the diversity between our employees.
In order to enrich the culture, Daimler acknowledges the importance of including people with different points of view and lifestyles into our company. When we select our talent, we focus on abilities; we don’t discriminate based on ethnicity, nationality, gender, race, age, disability, social condition, health, religion, immigrant status, opinions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, university or appearance.
Exceed your expectations and get ready to be part of our team!
Additional Information
Skills Required
- preferred experience/knowledge of automotive industry with preference in Purchasing area
- Negotiation skills, interpretation/understanding of technical drawings/specs
- Negotiation with suppliers (Quoting + negotiation experience)
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Experience with SAP, cbFC module
- English level: B2
What We Do
Daimler Truck North America, a Daimler Truck AG company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Daimler Truck North America manufactures, sells and services several renowned commercial vehicle brands including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis. Through the company’s affiliates, Daimler Truck North America is also a leading provider of heavy-and medium-duty diesel engines and other components. The company’s strategic partners in the North American commercial vehicles market include Daimler Truck Financial, TravelCenters of America and Petro Truck Centers
