Senior Buyer Powertrain Components

Detroit Diesel Corporation; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Parental leave

Healthcare plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) in Detroit, MI is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead global supply chain relationships spanning German headquarters and Mexican powertrain suppliers.

You will negotiate supplier agreements, manage cross-functional teams, and develop long-term sourcing strategies while ensuring timely communication of specifications. The role requires German and Spanish proficiency and travel up to 5% with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• 10 years of procurement experience in a global company.
• 10 years of negotiation with a global supply base.
• 10 years in purchasing processes, documentation, compliance and tracking.
• 3 years of purchasing experience in Mexico powertrain supply base.
• 3 years of purchasing experience in casting or forging commodities in the commercial vehicle industry.
• 3 years of experience in purchasing program management.
• Experience with RFQ process to nominate powertrain parts.
• Full professional proficiency in German and Spanish (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with cross-functional teams to understand technology developments, design changes and future business decisions in the global supply chain.
• Negotiate or renew supplier agreements, including Spanish with Mexican suppliers and German with DTAG and partners.
• Negotiate long-term programs 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 to ensure timely communication of specifications.
• Enlist supplier participation in design change considerations.
• Develop long-term strategies for aftermarket commodities and systems.
• Interface with international suppliers to resolve supplier quality problems.
• Provide support to Parts Distribution Centers regarding supplier purchasing issues.
• Negotiate supplier warranty coverage to minimize Detroit Diesel exposure.
• Evaluate alternative materials and technologies as necessary.
• Maintain supplier pricing files, blanket purchase orders and cost-saving reporting tools.
• Aim for best total supplier-driven costs within the product lifecycle.

Skills

German language

Spanish language

Negotiation

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Materials Science, Logistics, or related field

Job description

Tasks

Inside the Role

This 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 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 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 DTNA

• 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 Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Materials Science, Logistics, or a related technical field.
• 1 0 years (120 Months) of experience in Procurement
• Must 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.

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Where We Work

This 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 Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• 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.

Qualifications

Please see above for qualification details