What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Lead Active Safety position at Daimler Truck?
Inside the Role
Procurement is one of the most fast-paced, cost-conscious and international departments at Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA). As a member of the department of Procurement & Supply Chain for Truck Technology, Major Components, New Product Projects and Launch and Change Management (TT / GN4) you will gain valuable experience and knowledge cross-functionally. Our vision is the establishment of a global, sustainable and value added procurement and supply organization with highly trained and effective employees. This position is responsible for the strategic acquisition of components within the Mechatronics and Autonomous Technology area.
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
- Negotiate, establish and renew supplier agreements to purchase critical materials, parts components, tooling or services for DTNA production.
- Primary commodity area : Active Safety and Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS), that includes cameras, control units, radars, sensors and switch applications.
- Local commodity responsibility for sourcing activities, that includes driving decisions, negotiations and managing the supply base in respect to purchasing policy.
- Manage supplier relationships, including long term strategic partnerships with commitments for yearly price efficiencies to help differentiate DTNA in the marketplace and actively impact its bottomline.
- Participate in the development of local and global commodity strategies for ADAS, covering both production and aftermarket requirements.
- Attend global workshops in the U.S., Europe or Asia as needed.
- Participate in and prepare global Lead Buying meetings and workshops.
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies and align with cross-functional teams and projects.
- Drive DTNA's success by bringing best-in-class product offerings and cost structure through the evaluation of alternative materials, methods, technologies and suitable suppliers as necessary.
- Drive continuous improvement where applicable.
- Participate in and facilitate cross-functional team meetings for new product project introductions, continuous cost improvement, and engineering, supply management or warranty problem-solving initiatives.
- Represent the Procurement department in new product projects and contribute to the visual management process.
Knowledge You Should Bring
Exceptional Candidates Might Have
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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 : Onsite
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
Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce 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.
