Global Material Cost Optimization Program Lead

Daimler Truck North America; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match and additional 3-7%

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ holidays

8 weeks parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans and wellness programs

Onsite fitness (at some locations)

Tuition assistance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Lead for the DDC MatCo Program to drive material cost optimization, governance, and cross-functional collaboration across procurement, engineering, cost engineering, and supply chain.

The role leads idea generation through implementation, ensures financial realization, and reports on progress, risks, and actions to senior management in a hybrid Detroit-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, finance, project management, or related field.
• 5+ years of cross-functional program/project management experience.
• Automotive/manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead DDC MatCo program governance and coordinate stakeholders across functions.
• Drive idea generation through implementation and financial realization.
• Prepare executive updates and management presentations with risks and actions.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, finance, project management, or related field

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Lead for the DDC MatCo Program to drive material cost optimization, governance, and cross-functional collaboration across procurement, engineering, cost engineering, and supply chain.

The role leads idea generation through implementation, ensures financial realization, and reports on progress, risks, and actions to senior management in a hybrid Detroit-based environment.