Hybrid Strategic Sourcing Analyst & Planner II

Daimler Truck; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to shape supplier strategy, drive cost optimization, and influence manufacturing decisions. You will partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and finance to develop sourcing strategies and lead cross-functional projects from concept to execution.

You will negotiate supplier contracts, manage supplier relationships, and monitor performance metrics to reduce total costs while ensuring quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of procurement/strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
• Ability to evaluate suppliers using data and analytics.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term commodity strategies aligned with global objectives.
• Support Supply Chain and Quality teams to improve supplier performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and drive cost/quality improvements.
• Identify alternative suppliers, materials, technologies, and methods.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance to support sourcing decisions.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and procurement reporting.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Project management

Data-driven

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to shape supplier strategy, drive cost optimization, and influence manufacturing decisions. You will partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and finance to develop sourcing strategies and lead cross-functional projects from concept to execution.

You will negotiate supplier contracts, manage supplier relationships, and monitor performance metrics to reduce total costs while ensuring quality and delivery.