Strategic Sourcing Analyst III

Daimler Truck North America

. Source high-quality parts and services globally while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeDetroit • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $121,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategies, supplier negotiation, and contract management within the automotive industry. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Sourcing StrategiesSupplier NegotiationContract ManagementAutomotive Industry ExperienceGlobal Supply Chain Management

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Hard Skills

ProcurementCost OptimizationSupplier Risk MitigationPurchasing ProcessesData TransparencyContractual ObligationsVAVEMaterial SpecificationsCapacity PlanningCompliance Tracking

Soft Skills

CollaborationNegotiationCommunicationTeam PlayerProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryGlobal Company ExperienceSupplier DisputesField FailuresCustoms and DutiesLogisticsWarehousingTechnical RequirementsCost TargetsGovernmental Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source high-quality parts and services globally while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery
Identify innovative suppliers for captive powertrain components
Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to optimize total cost of ownership
Collaborate with Engineering in early product development to understand technical requirements
Identify and validate suppliers capable of meeting design, manufacturing and material specifications
Develop sourcing strategies and business cases considering total cost, regulatory requirements, production scenarios and supplier strategies
Implement sourcing strategies with supplier partners
Manage new product projects, series products, technical changes, premise changes and cost optimization initiatives
Create contractual frameworks and implement supplier contracts
Derive contract language with internal legal counsel and negotiate pricing, terms, quality, warranty and aftermarket agreements
Interpret contractual obligations and resolve supplier disputes
Lead vendor recovery initiatives involving field failures, project delays, specification non-compliance and constraint costs
Lead cost optimization initiatives such as VAVE, de-contenting and alternative materials
Support supplier-related topics including project deliverables, capacity planning, manufacturing efficiencies, cash flow, customs and duties, logistics and warehousing
Drive data transparency for fact-based negotiations and cost targets
Perform bottom-up planning for commodity and supplier-related material costs
Derive, negotiate and implement supplier risk mitigation initiatives
Uphold Daimler Truck values, governmental law and company policy
Make fact-based procurement decisions and enforce fair competition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Materials Science, Logistics, or a related technical field and 5–7 years experience in Procurement, is required
Ability to engage in negotiation and overall alignment with suppliers and internal team
Team player and strong collaborator
Strong written and verbal communication
An attached resume is required
Automotive industry experience highly preferred
Experience working for a global company with demonstrated ability to connect and work across cultures and regions
Negotiation experience with global supply base
Experience in purchasing processes, documentation, compliance and tracking
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application
Visa sponsorship is not available; existing Visa holders are not eligible
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6%
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
Wellness programs
Onsite fitness at some locations
Tuition assistance
Volunteer paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability plans