Procurement and Supply - NPP Supervisor

Daimler Truck; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Portland, OR, is seeking a New Product Projects Supervisor to lead a multi-disciplinary team of Project Managers responsible for new product introductions, engineering changes, and strategic initiatives. You will drive supplier readiness, launch readiness, and governance across PAR/CVDS processes, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met.

The role requires strong leadership and cross-functional influence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Supply & Logistics, Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years working knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain systems.
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean practices and principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, develop, and manage a team of Project Managers responsible for new product projects and engineering changes.
• Manage 3-5 PCN (L6 & L7 with College degrees) and launch readiness processes.
• Drive supplier readiness and launch readiness decisions across PAR/CVDS.
• Oversee and optimize project execution to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, and provide strategic direction across multiple programs.
• Lead sourcing roadmaps and governance for the New Product Projects portfolio.
• Represent the P&S organization in project teams and governance forums.
• Support Product Steering Committees and other governance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Lean

Project Management

Supply Chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply & Logistics, Engineering

Job description

Inside the Role

The Procurement & Supply (P&S) NPP Team is responsible for leading the supply chain and procurement implementation of new product projects and engineering changes throughout DTNA’s Product Realization (PAR) process. By partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Management, Finance, and Operations, our team ensures sourcing strategies, supplier readiness, tooling readiness, and implementation plans are aligned to support successful product launches and operational excellence.
As the New Product Projects Supervisor, you will lead a team of Project Managers responsible for the execution of P&S deliverables across new product introductions, engineering changes, and strategic business initiatives. You will provide leadership, direction, and governance to ensure project execution is aligned with organizational objectives and supports successful implementation at the best cost, quality, and delivery performance. Success in this role requires strong people leadership, strategic thinking, cross-functional influence, and a passion for driving continuous improvement throughout 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.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Lead, mentor, develop, and manage a team of Procurement & Supply Project Managers responsible for new product projects, engineering changes, and supply chain /Sourcing implementation activities.
• Person will manage between 3-5 PCN (L6 & L7 with College degrees) in addition to managing launch readiness process
• Lead procurement supply Q4-Q2 deliverables including supplier readiness, launch readiness decisions, establishing strategic framework for team member capacities in order successfully launch project year projects
• Will manage $140M company investment of projects launching in 2027
• Drive execution of Procurement & Supply deliverables throughout the PAR/CVDS process, ensuring supplier, tooling, supply chain, and operational readiness for successful project implementation.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, and provide strategic direction across multiple concurrent programs to ensure business objectives, project milestones, and launch targets are achieved.
• Provide leadership and oversight for sourcing roadmaps across the New Product Projects portfolio, ensuring procurement strategies, sourcing decisions, supplier engagement, and timeline commitments are frontloaded and aligned with project objectives, readiness requirements, and overall business goals.
• Represent the Procurement & Supply organization within project teams, governance forums, and cross-functional leadership discussions.
• Support and prepare Procurement & Supply leadership for Product Steering Committees (PSC), Product Committees, Management Support Meetings, Executive Decision Boards, Technical SteCos, and other project governance activities.
• Lead supplier and organizational readiness reviews, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and launch objectives.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive Operational Follow-up Management (OFM) to ensure accountability, project transparency, and achievement of critical deliverables.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Management, Product Strategy, Finance, and Operations to resolve complex issues and support successful project execution.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of processes, tools, reporting, governance models, and best practices that improve project visibility, execution consistency, and organizational effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, customer focus, innovation, and continuous improvement while developing future leaders within the organization.

Job Qualifications: Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply & Logistics, Engineering, or related study
• 3+ years working knowledge and understanding of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain systems
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience with Lean practices and principles

Preferred

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, or Project Management preferred

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.

U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:

• Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
• Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
• Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years

Additional Information

• 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.