Supplier Relationship Management Specialist IV

Daimler Truck North America

. Improve suppliers’ overall quality and delivery performance to DTNA through performance-based management .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,000 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier management and quality assurance, with a strong focus on performance improvement, project management, and process optimization in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in utilizing Lean principles and statistical process control to enhance supplier capabilities and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier ManagementQuality System AuditStatistical Process ControlLean PrinciplesProject Management

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Hard Skills

Supplier Quality ExperienceRoot Cause AnalysisCapacity Management VerificationProcess Knowledge in ToolingMaterials ExpertiseReading Drawings/PrintsGD&TNegotiationsChangeover ExperienceManufacturing Experience

Soft Skills

Executive Presentation SkillsStructured Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS365

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainProcurementManufacturing EnvironmentPerformance Improvement PlansSupplier AssessmentsProcess Waste EliminationProject SchedulesKPI ManagementShop Floor ManagementMechatronics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Improve suppliers’ overall quality and delivery performance to DTNA through performance-based management
Develop the supply base to ensure best overall cost, quality, manufacturability, and operational self-reliance
Work with suppliers to develop project schedules supporting vehicle milestone objectives and KPIs
Establish manufacturing processes covering critical characteristics and parameter controls across tooling, equipment, process capacity, capability, quality, throughput, and human development
Collaborate with Product Strategy and Operations Planning on the Long-Range Production Plan and supplier volume/mix capability
Perform trigger-based supplier assessments, communicate results, and develop performance improvement plans
Lead supplier problem-solving activities and review and approve permanent corrective actions
Perform run-at-rate activities to verify supplier capacity
Lead escalation processes for poor-performing suppliers
Collaborate with procurement on supplier quality and delivery performance and support the awarding process
Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine performance specifications and supplier metrics
Lead projects and continuously drive improvement across the supply base
Maintain and communicate supplier and project KPI status internally and externally
Identify process waste and develop elimination plans with suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or similar technical field
4+ years of supplier management, procurement, supply chain, or changeover experience
4+ years of supplier quality experience, including quality system audit, PPAP, root cause and corrective actions at the supplier, statistical process control, and capacity management verification by run at rate
Experience in a manufacturing environment, shop floor management, or leadership role
Process knowledge in tooling, die and sand cast, forgings, stamping, welding, injection mold, machining, heat treatment, electronics soldering, sewing, cab and chassis components, or mechatronics
Materials expertise in aluminum, iron, steel, resins, paint, and rubber
Expertise in reading drawings/prints, including ability to discuss basic GD&T
Structured problem solving, project management experience, and negotiations
Understanding of value stream and Lean principles, identifying process waste, and eliminating it
Manufacturing, quality, or engineering experience developing commodities/products across interior, exterior, electrical/electronics, chassis, powertrain, or body and assembly components
Capabilities with MS365
Executive presentation skills
Ability to travel up to 75%, including international travel, primarily in North America
An attached resume is required
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
Not open for visa sponsorship or to existing visa holders
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
Relocation assistance is not available for this position