Strategic Sourcing Analyst - DEF and Fuel Systems

Inside the Role

The DTNA Procurement and Supply Department is one of the most international and strategically impactful organizations within Daimler Truck North America. As a member of the Procurement Trucks team, you will play a key role in driving strategic sourcing decisions and optimizing supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, technology, and innovation. This position is responsible for the strategic procurement of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and Fuel Systems components within the TTGN 2-5 organization. The successful candidate will lead supplier negotiations, develop commodity strategies, manage strategic supplier relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product Strategy teams to support DTNA's business objectives. The role offers significant visibility with senior leadership, opportunities to influence global sourcing strategies, and the ability to make a direct impact on the future success of Daimler Truck products and technologies.

Our employees receive annual training in professional negotiation tactics, as well as training courses on internal DTNA functions. A position in procurement provides visibility to senior executive management within DTNA and other companies.

Our vision is the establishment of a global, sustainable and value added procurement organization with highly trained employees.

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.

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What You Drive at DTNA

This position is responsible for the strategic procurement of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) & Fuel systems and components in the Mechatronics Purchasing team.

• Negotiate or renew supplier agreements to purchase critical materials, parts components, tooling or services for DTNA production for a wide variety of DEF & Fuel systems and components with large strategic/global suppliers. 

• Negotiate the most effective long term programs for DTNA - including supplier commitments for production pricing that will differentiate DTNA in the marketplace.

• Manage supplier relationships, including long term strategic partners.

• Work with suppliers to achieve DTNA cost goals.

• Negotiate long term agreements with suppliers.

• Negotiate for exclusive products and services for DTNA.

• Evaluate alternative materials, methods, and technologies and alternative suppliers as necessary.

• Act as mentor for team members and operational support staff.

• Lead strategic sourcing activities for DEF and Fuel Systems commodities and components.

• Negotiate and renew supplier agreements for production materials, tooling, components, and services.

• Develop and execute long-term commodity strategies aligned with DTNA and Daimler Truck global objectives.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers while driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.

• Lead commercial negotiations for long-term agreements, pricing programs, and supplier commitments.

• Identify and evaluate alternative suppliers, materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods to improve competitiveness and mitigate risk.

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, and Controlling teams to support sourcing decisions and product development initiatives.

• Support and monitor supplier performance metrics and business results through global procurement systems and reporting tools.

• Drive cost reduction initiatives and support achievement of annual purchasing targets.

• Lead cross-functional projects and sourcing initiatives from concept through execution.

• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry de