Procurement Lead and Commodity Manager for Semiconductor and Mechatronics Components

dtna

United States

On-site

USD 104,000 - 133,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k with company match up to 6%

Paid vacation 4 weeks

13+ holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans and wellness programs

Onsite fitness (at some locations)

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Disability plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Procurement Lead and Commodity Manager for Semiconductors and Mechatronics components to drive cost reductions and manage supplier relationships. This role focuses on strategic supplier selection, contract terms, and developing commodity strategies across critical categories.

You will negotiate terms, lead supplier performance initiatives, and ensure supply continuity while aligning with business goals.

Qualifications

BS/BS level degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Science, Logistics, or related technical discipline, and prefer 5-7 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience in contract negotiations and supplier selection/management
Experience in purchase of technical commodities and implementation of best practices
Direct experience in Purchasing and Supply
Previous work experience in commodity management for both build to print (BTP) and OEM commodities, procurement, contracting, materials management, logistics, manufacturing, quality, account management
Strong organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects
Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department and company goals
Proven track record to deliver results and achieve goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to create strong working relationships
Ability to act as an advisor to management and key stakeholders (internal/external) on broad ranging projects.
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Fluent in English both written and verbal
Must be flexible to work extended hours to support the requirements of the business
An attached resume is required

Responsibilities

Independently responsible for strategic suppliers
Lead the component and supplier selection process for new products.
Establish business models, maintain contractual requirements and foster relationships with critical suppliers.
Develop and execute negotiation strategies.
Develop and update the commodity strategy.
Update and inform management and purchasing teams on strategy, trends and risks and collaboratively and cross-functionally develop action items and implementation plans.
Develop updates of critical semiconductors, chips and defined mechatronics commodities and the associated market conditions, industry trends, processes, suppliers, cost drivers, etc. for definition and documentation of commodity and sourcing strategy and establishment of performance goals.
Provide strategic leadership and management of suppliers to achieve best in class performance for the following key strategic initiatives:
Price/Cost - Assure best cost structure and define cost reduction initiatives and metrics for all phases of the business: design, production, and aftermarket.
Quality - Drive implementation of established supplier quality-related initiatives that include initial quality and long term goals for the supplier.
Agility & Flexibility - Implement supplier managed programs and other functional and company-wide process improvements to assure material availability and manage inventory levels.
Technology Leadership - In conjunction with Engineering select and develop suppliers that provide technology leadership.
Supply security - establish action plans and strategy to ensure long term supply safety and set measures in place for potential supply risk situations.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Project leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Materials

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inside the Role

Daimler Truck North America is seeking an experienced and talented Procurement Lead and Commodity Manager for Semiconductor and Mechatronics components to join our team in Portland, Oregon. The main function of this role is to increase company margins by negotiating and driving down the costs of sourced products as an individual contributor. This involves a thorough understanding of what makes up the specific commodities and how the components impact overall costs. Also, the commodity manager must be the main point of contact for all supply chain-related issues within their commodities and supply base. Commodity management is responsible for supplier selection, supplier qualification, and negotiating to ensure contract terms are favorable to DTNA. The commodity manager is also responsible to develop and regularly adjust commodity specific strategy.

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

Position offers a starting salary range of $104,000.00 - $133,000.00 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans

What You Drive at DTNA

Independently responsible for strategic suppliers
Lead the component and supplier selection process for new products.
Establish business models, maintain contractual requirements and foster relationships with critical suppliers.
Develop and execute negotiation strategies.
Develop and update the commodity strategy.
Update and inform management and purchasing teams on strategy, trends and risks and collaboratively and cross-functionally develop action items and implementation plans.
Develop updates of critical semiconductors, chips and defined mechatronics commodities and the associated market conditions, industry trends, processes, suppliers, cost drivers, etc. for definition and documentation of commodity and sourcing strategy and establishment of performance goals.
Provide strategic leadership and management of suppliers to achieve best in class performance for the following key strategic initiatives:
Price/Cost - Assure best cost structure and define cost reduction initiatives and metrics for all phases of the business: design, production, and aftermarket.
Quality - Drive implementation of established supplier quality-related initiatives that include initial quality and long term goals for the supplier.
Agility & Flexibility - Implement supplier managed programs and other functional and company-wide process improvements to assure material availability and manage inventory levels.
Technology Leadership - In conjunction with Engineering select and develop suppliers that provide technology leadership.
Supply security - establish action plans and strategy to ensure long term supply safety and set measures in place for potential supply risk situations.

Knowledge You Should Bring

BS/BS level degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Science, Logistics, or related technical discipline, and prefer 5-7 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in contract negotiations and supplier selection/management
Experience in purchase of technical commodities and implementation of best practices
Direct experience in Purchasing and Supply
Previous work experience in commodity management for both build to print (BTP) and OEM commodities, procurement, contracting, materials management, logistics, manufacturing, quality, account management
Strong organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects
Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department and company goals
Proven track record to deliver results and achieve goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to create strong working relationships
Ability to act as an advisor to management and key stakeholders (internal/external) on broad ranging projects.
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Fluent in English both written and verbal
Must be flexible to work extended hours to support the requirements of the business
An attached resume is required

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