Strategic Sourcing Analyst II
Inside the RoleBe part of a multinational project team to optimize Transportation Logistics Procurement activities in the essential Material Supply Chain area for all Daimler Truck entities in North America. Transportation Procurement is responsible to manage the transportation service budget of DTNA, providing the most comprehensive and cost effective freight network solutions possible through direct business assignment with best-in-class carriers and service providers who utilize our amazing Freightliner and Western Star vehicles equipped with Daimler Truck technology.Bring your enthusiasm and experience to a dynamic logistics purchasing team of innovative problem solvers and influencers. Our work satisfies many extremely important groups within the Daimler Truck organization, with high visibility and expectations. The supply chain solutions we bring are creative and agile. Join a diverse group who help shape transportation strategy for the industry’s leading global OEM Truck manufacturer.Posting InformationWe 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 TeamPosition offers a starting salary range of $71,000 - $91,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% 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 DTNAProvide account responsibility for the planning, procurement and project management of inbound transportation for production and aftermarket parts in North America, including local area transportation networks and cross-dock operations.Support the execution of the Daimler Mexico logistics strategy and key strategic initiatives by planning and purchasing transportation services in alignment with Daimler Truck policies and procedures for that North American region.Develop logistics concepts, gather and validate data, manage specifications and bidder lists, tender and negotiate with transportation service providers, provide decision process support with steering committees/top management presentations, and perform contract management.Align transportation logistics concepts, strategies, and savings initiatives with all Daimler North American entities and stakeholders including material planning, supplier management, controlling, production and aftermarket.Provide information about status of project goals and milestones including the financial t...