Strategic Sourcing Manager

Inside the Role

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is the North American market leader and the voice of the trucking industry. We are determined to push the envelope by focusing on electric mobility (e-Mobility) and developing market-leading vehicles. Daimler Truck and Buses has created the TT (Truck Technology) group to develop and realize new technologies for Commercial Vehicles. These teams, located around the world, exude creativity, energy, innovation, and passion. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to be at the forefront of e-Mobility, you are meant for this team. You will elevate industry standards for electric vehicles. This is your chance to join us as we define the next chapter of the trucking industry in North America and globally. We look forward to hearing from you!
In this position, you will lead a purchasing team located in Portland, OR, providing expertise in negotiating and building supplier relationships to support the global efforts of the TT group. This emerging, exciting technology will drive DTNA’s success by helping our customers, engineering department, and service network adopt electrified commercial vehicles into their operations.

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

• Manage commodity responsibilities for HV ePowertrain components for all DTNA eVehicles, including non-captive HV batteries and eAxles.

• Recruit, train, develop, grow, and motivate a team of six buyers and project managers through constructive feedback in regular development and mentoring reviews.

• Achieve Purchasing-specific project targets such as material cost, tooling cost, and supplier development cost within given deadlines; achieve annual cost reduction targets.

• Secure materials at the best production and aftermarket cost, while improving vehicle quality, reliability, and warranty objectives.

• Utilize available tools and tactics to establish best-in-class effectiveness in negotiation, implementation, and sourcing results.

• Properly document negotiation results through contracts and maintain transparency in Purchasing systems.

• Evaluate alternative suppliers, materials, and technologies to support strategic objectives.

• Drive strategic ZEV Partnerships and JVs with a special focus on procurement and supply chain activities

• Facilitate processes that address the complexities of the eMobility space, including managing lead-times, supply, and cost management for these commodities.

• Develop effective working relationships and collaboration with cross-functional colleagues.

• Manage and participate in global corporate teams as part of the Lead Buying process, as well as mirror buying, to develop and support both regional and global commodity strategies.

• Develop supplier relationships that ensure participation and commitment to new product development, design, testing, and production implementation, strengthening DTNA’s competitive position and fostering innovative product offerings.

• Establish relationships with senior and executive management at suppliers to gain participation and commitment to new product development, design, testing, and production implementation.

• Provide leadership to suppliers in terms of improved operations, adopting new technologies, and offering support to Daimler and its customers.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college with 8+ years of related experience

• At least 2 years of group leader, supervisory or project lead experience required.

• Detailed knowledge of economic issues affecting business decisions required.

• Understanding of complex cost structures and value drivers required

• Understanding of commercial concepts required

• Knowledge of supplier landscape (regional and global), materials and manufacturing technologies required

• Strong competency for managing cross-functional and global teams required

• An attached resume is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Master’s degree preferred

• Extensive Purchasing experience preferred.

• At least 5 years of experience in a related technical, operational, or financial field preferred.

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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

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other 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/Minorities/Females/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.