Strategic Sourcing Analyst I/Jr. Buyer

Inside the Role

The DTNA Procurement and Supply Chain department is a fast paced, high-energy team responsible for strategic sourcing decisions and supporting the optimization of supplier performance based on cost, quality, and delivery. As a truly global organization, the Daimler Trucks Procurement and Supply Chain department offers exciting opportunities to work and grow in diverse, multi-regional and international teams using negotiation, entrepreneurial, technical, and analytical skills.

Within Procurement and Supply Chain, DTNA has an Aftermarket and Specialty Vehicles Purchasing team spanning across North America. In this position, you will play a crucial role in supporting the growth and revenue objectives of the Aftermarket Organization, contributing to the overall success of the business. If you have a passion for collaboration, a focus on enhancing customer experience, and are a self-starting individual who demonstrates resourcefulness while seeking an exciting new opportunity, you are a great fit for this team. In this role you will be expected to take the lead in driving continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency across processes and operations.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Junior Buyer. In this role, you will play a crucial role in supporting the team and ensuring efficient resolution for various procurement topics.

This position is responsible for supporting Sr. Purchasing agents with analytical and operational tasks within the Aftermarket Chassis and Mechatronics Purchasing team.

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 $65,000 - $83,000 USD  

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience​  

  

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

• Assist in the development and implementation of commodity strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs. Maintain close alignment with Sr. Purchasing Agents

• Manage suppliers to contracted terms and resolve any discrepancies for pricing agreements and terms

• Prepare analytical support for supplier requests and collaborate with the purchasing agent to define next steps

• Act as the Raw Materials subject matter expert for the team, validating and implementing contract updates in alignment with agreed-upon material indices.

• Support team with requisition and RFx processing to achieve and maintain target KPI’s

• Assist with product launch coordination to maintain desired implementation timeline

• Support and monitor results reporting through global business systems

• Contribute to the professionalization of the organization by implementing best practices in procurement, supplier relationship management, and cross functional collaboration

• Collaborate with team members to enhance overall procurement processes and efficiency

• Assist with preparation of presentations for senior leadership

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BSE level degree in business, supply and logistics, finance, economics, engineering, materials science or related technical discipline

• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

• Ability to analyze, organize and summarize large amounts of data into simple or key terms Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines

• Ability to develop strategic analytics and communicate the analysis

• Ability to take charge and lead tasks to completion.

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to evaluate and select suppliers using analytical tools

• Ability to communicate and make recommen