Senior Buyer Powertrain Components

Daimler-Truck-North-America-; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company contribution with company

13+ holidays

4 weeks paid vacation

8 weeks paid parental leave

Healthcare plans

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Onsite fitness

Job summary

Detroit Diesel Corporation seeks a Senior Buyer Powertrain Components based out of our Detroit, MI office. This hybrid role requires building relationships with cross functional teams across global supply chain and coordinating with DTAG in Germany and Mexican suppliers needing German and Spanish communication.

Duties include negotiating supplier agreements, managing long term procurement programs, and ensuring timely communication of specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Materials Science, Logistics or a related field.
• 10 years of procurement experience in a global company.
• 10 years negotiating with a global supplier base.
• 10 years purchasing processes, documentation, compliance and tracking.
• 3 years purchasing experience with Mexico powertrain supply base.
• 3 years purchasing experience in casting or forging for commercial vehicles.
• 3 years program management in purchasing.
• Proficient in German and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with cross functional teams to understand tech developments and future decisions.
• Negotiate or renew supplier agreements for materials, parts, or services in Spanish and German.
• Negotiate long term programs with supplier commitments for pricing, warranty, engineering and aftermarket support.
• Manage cross functional product teams to evaluate long term proposals.
• Interface with suppliers and Daimler Truck Engineering to communicate specifications.
• Develop long term strategies for aftermarket commodities and systems.
• Interface with international suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain supplier pricing files and cost saving reporting tools.
• Achieve best total supplier driven costs across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Negotiation

Global procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

German language

Spanish language

RFQ process

Vendor management

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Materials Science, Logistics

Job description

remote typeHybridlocationsDetroit, MI UStime typeFull timeposted onPosted Todaytime left to applyEnd Date: September 24, 2026 (12 days left to apply)job requisition idDT-19449Inside the RoleThis position is responsible for developing relationships with cross functional teams in order to understand technology developments, design changes and future business decisions within the global supply chain, including regular collaboration with German-based headquarters (DTAG) and Mexico-based powertrain suppliers requiring communication in German and Spanish.Posting InformationWe 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 TeamWe Take Care of Our TeamPosition offers an annual salary of $119,908.Benefits include 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 DTNADetroit Diesel Corporation seeks a Senior Buyer Powertrain Components based out of our office at 13400 Outer Drive West, Detroit, MI 48239. Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned office address. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the aforementioned office address. Note, this position requires domestic and international travel, as needed, up to 5% per year. Job duties: Develop relationships with cross functional teams in order to understand technology developments, design changes and future business decisions within the global supply chain, including regular collaboration with German-based headquarters (DTAG) and Mexico-based powertrain suppliers requiring communication in German and Spanish. Negotiate or renew supplier agreements to purchase critical materials, parts components, or services, including conducting negotiations in Spanish with Mexican suppliers and in German with DTAG headquarters and German-based partners. Negotiate the most effective long term program for Daimler Truck - including supplier commitments for pricing, warranty, engineering, manufacturing and aftermarket support. Manage cross-functional product teams to develop and evaluate long term proposals. Interface with suppliers and Daimler Truck Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to insure the timely and accurate communication of specifications. Enlist supplier participation in design change considerations. Develop long term strategies for the purchase of aftermarket commodities and systems. Interface with international suppliers and business partners to resolve supplier quality problems. Provide support to all Parts Distribution Centers regarding supplier related Purchasing issues. Negotiate supplier warranty coverage to minimize Detroit Diesel exposure. Negotiate appropriate Aftermarket Requirements for Detroit Diesel products. Evaluate alternative materials, methods, and technologies as necessary. Evaluate alternate suppliers as necessary. Maintain and keep current supplier pricing files, blanket purchase orders, and cost saving reporting tools. Achieve the best total supplier driven costs within the product lifecycle.Knowledge You Should BringBachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Materials Science, Logistics, or a related technical field.10 years (120 Months) of experience in ProcurementMust have 10 years of experience working for a global company with demonstrated ability to connect and work across cultures and regions.Must have 10 years of negotiation experience with global supply base.Must have 10 years of experience in purchasing processes, documentation, compliance and tracking.Must have 3 years of purchasing experience within the Mexico powertrain supply base.Must have 3 years of purchasing experience in casting or forging commodities within the commercial vehicle industry.Must have 3 years of experience in purchasing program management.Must have experience with RFQ Process (Request for Quotation) to nominate powertrain parts.Must have full professional proficiency in German and Spanish (spoken and written) to perform supplier negotiations and coordinate technical and commercial matters with Mexico-based suppliers and DTAG headquarters.Requires domestic and international travel, as needed, up to 5% per year.#DNIWhere We WorkThis position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-Detroit, MI 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.Additional InformationThis position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holdersApplicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of applicationFinal candidate must successfully complete a criminal background checkFinal candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screenContractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positionsEEO - Disabled/VeteransDaimler 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.