Strategic Sourcing Analyst III

Daimler Truck North America

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

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeDetroit • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $121,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategies, supplier negotiation, and contract management while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and cultures to optimize cost and delivery in the automotive supply chain.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ExperienceSupplier NegotiationContract ManagementCost OptimizationAutomotive Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Sourcing StrategiesSupplier DevelopmentContract Language DerivationRisk Mitigation InitiativesPurchasing Processes

Soft Skills

Strong CollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationNegotiation SkillsTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

Data Transparency ToolsLogistics Management SystemsCompliance Tracking Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in Supply ChainBachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Materials ScienceBachelor's Degree in Logistics

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryGlobal Supply BaseTotal Cost of OwnershipVendor Recovery InitiativesField Failures

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 during early product development to understand technical requirements
Identify, develop and validate capable supplier partners
Develop sourcing strategies, business cases and sourcing recommendations
Implement sourcing strategies with supplier partners for new product, series product, technical change, premise change and cost optimization initiatives
Derive contract language with internal legal counsel oversight and support
Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, terms and conditions, long-term agreements, quality, warranty and aftermarket agreements
Interpret contractual obligations and remedies and manage supplier disputes to resolution
Lead vendor recovery initiatives involving field failures, project delays, technical non-compliance and constraint costs
Lead cost optimization initiatives including VAVE, de-contenting and alternative materials
Support supplier-related topics including project deliverables, volume and capacity planning, manufacturing efficiencies, cash flow optimization, import customs and duties compliance, logistics, warehousing and contractual obligations
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 risk mitigation initiatives
Uphold Daimler Truck values, governmental law and company policy
Make fact-based and unbiased procurement decisions and enforce free and fair competition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Materials Science, Logistics, or a related technical field is required
5–7 years experience in Procurement
Ability to engage in negotiation and overall alignment with suppliers and internal team
Team player and strong collaborator
Strong written and verbal communication
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
Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application
No visa sponsorship or existing visa holders
Successful criminal background check
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