Project Manager – NPP Procurement & Supply

Inside the Role

The NPP Procurement & Supply team is responsible for leading the P&S deliverables, including implementation of new product projects regarding all aspects of DTNA's supply chain. Our team is responsible for understanding the technical changes introduced by the project, frontloading sourcing strategies, ensuring the launch strategy is aligned throughout the organization, and actionable for DTNA's supply chain. We lead our supply chain to ensure overall launch and supplier readiness execution is achieved at best cost, quality, and delivery. This position is responsible for representing & leading the Procurement and Supply Organization with processes, deliverables, and reporting for the implementation of product projects. Successful leadership will result in achieving successful project launches with cost, quality, and delivery achievement for the supply chain.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA

• As NPP project manager, you will manage the implementation of new product projects.

• Procurement and Supply leader for New Product Projects, ensuring support requirements, status transparency, and functional activity deliverables are achieved.

• Frontloading of procurement strategies, timelines, and targets.

• Prepare leadership team for strategic project steering meetings: PSC, Product Committee, Management Support, Executive Decision Board, Technical SteCo's

• Create, manage, and direct project implementation plans in accordance with the CVDS. 

• Lead regular readiness meetings with all affected DTNA stakeholders to update, schedule, and implement design releases. Resolve pre-production readiness issues and provide basic technical guidance to cross-functional departments.  

• Prepare DTNA supply chain readiness measures to ensure supplier timelines and on-time shipments are achieved for product projects.

• Establish procurement strategy and timeline project management within organization to drive sourcing with best cost, quality, and delivery.

• Consult with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Product Strategy, Supplier Management, Quality Assurance, Finance, and all DTNA TMP locations regarding project contents and status. 

• Schedule changeover dates that consider supply chain readiness, tooling, materials, obsolescence, service, and quality assurance requirements and alternatives.

• Interpret, analyze, and approve engineering documentation to prepare changeover packets for implementation of design contents into supply chain / manufacturing systems.

 

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or related study

• At least 1 year of group leader, project lead, or mentoring experience required

• 3 years of experience preferred of DTNA Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Project Management.

• An excellent working knowledge and understanding of engineering and manufacturing systems required

• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and negotiation skills required

• Ability to create / prepare executive presentations

• Demonstrated positive leadership skills required

• Clear understanding of Lean practices and principles required

• An attached resume is required

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• 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
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.