Senior Buyer Powertrain Components

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 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   Detroit 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 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.   #DNI 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