Purchasing Buyer - Portland, United States - Daimler Trucks North America

Daimler Trucks North America Portland, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Job Description Purchasing Buyer (L6) Group : Daimler Truck AG **Description**

When you join Daimler, you become an agent of change within our global community of people working to create a cleaner, safer, and more efficient world for today and tomorrow. Through innovation at all levels, our teams ensure our world-changing brands continue to increase the quality of life and the business success of our customers, their customers, and the world around them. The Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) brand portfolio is second to none, and includes Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Detroit engines and components, Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis.

We are the undisputed leader in the commercial vehicle market and the industrys technology trendsetter. Empowered by purpose, DTNA employees drive a Technology Revolution through innovative products and a customer-centric culture. Our dedication to our customers and society does not end once our products hit the road. Thats because we believe that business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. We immerse ourselves in our customers experience, and support the environmental responsibilities of our sites to ensure our products are the reliable, sustainable and the desired tools of the future.

**Job Overview**

The Daimler Trucks North America Procurement Department (TT/G4) is a fast paced, high energy team responsible for Strategic Sourcing decisions and supporting the optimization of supplier performance on the basis of cost, quality and delivery. As a truly global organization, Daimler Trucks Procurement department offers exciting opportunities to work and grow in diverse, multi-regional and international teams using negotiation, entrepreneurial, technical and analytical skills. If this environment sounds interesting to you, please consider the following job responsibilities and requirements.

**Responsibilities**

Take the lead on managing commodities to develop and execute strategic direction for sourcing of Exterior Plastics and Thermoform commodities (>$100 Million in annual buy)

Award new parts to suppliers to meet timelines, analyzing total business case including price, logistics, quality, delivery and strategic direction for the commodities

Negotiate on-going commercial agreements with suppliers to drive overall cost savings and long-term cost stability

Manage raw material agreements with suppliers

Resolve commercial operational issues in a timely manner with suppliers including pricing and contractual terms

Support Make or Buy studies

Support cross functional team members for supplier sourcing topics

Prepare presentations and present to senior leadership

Develop and maintain good networking relationships (both internal and external)

Align strategy and opportunities with similar Purchasing Agents (Interior Plastics, Composites, Upholstery)

Support resin raw material expert with analysis and market insight of the resin pricing trends and forecasts

**Qualifications**

**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)**

Bachelors degree from an accredited university/college with 3+ years of relevant experience or 7 years relevant experience in lieu of degree

Ability to analyze, organize and summarize large amounts of data into simple or key terms

Advanced MS Excel knowledge and MS PowerPoint

Demonstrated analytical skills

Previous experience working with suppliers

Demonstrated negotiation skills

Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management

Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines

Proactive, driven, self-starter and quick learner with the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

An attached resume is required

**Typical Minimum Experience Preferred (Desired Skills/Experience)**

Degree focus in Business, Finance, Engineering, Project Management or related field preferred

Previous experience with Daimler Procurement systems and processes

Previous automotive experience

**Additional Information**

Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. at the time of application

Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at or toll free For TTY/TDD enabled call or toll free

**Organization**

: Daimler Trucks North America LLC **Primary Location**

: United States of America-Oregon-Portland **Work Locations**

: 4555 N. Channel Ave. 4555 North Channel Ave Portland 97217

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