Procurement Lead – Semiconductor, Mechatronics Components

Daimler Truck North America

Procurement Lead negotiating semiconductor and mechatronics components for Daimler Truck North America. Responsible for supplier management, cost reduction strategies, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $104,000 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently responsible for strategic suppliers
Lead the component and supplier selection process for new products.
Establish business models, maintain contractual requirements and foster relationships with critical suppliers.
Develop and execute negotiation strategies.
Develop and update the commodity strategy.
Update and inform management and purchasing teams on strategy, trends and risks and collaboratively and cross-functionally develop action items and implementation plans.
Develop updates of critical semiconductors, chips and defined mechatronics commodities and the associated market conditions, industry trends, processes, suppliers, cost drivers, etc. for definition and documentation of commodity and sourcing strategy and establishment of performance goals.
Provide strategic leadership and management of suppliers to achieve best in class performance for the following key strategic initiatives: Price/Cost - Assure best cost structure and define cost reduction initiatives and metrics for all phases of the business: design, production, and aftermarket. Quality - Drive implementation of established supplier quality-related initiatives that include initial quality and long term goals for the supplier. Agility & Flexibility - Implement supplier managed programs and other functional and company-wide process improvements to assure material availability and manage inventory levels. Technology Leadership – In conjunction with Engineering select and develop suppliers that provide technology leadership. Supply security – establish action plans and strategy to ensure long term supply safety and set measures in place for potential supply risk situations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BS level degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Science, Logistics, or related technical discipline, and 5-7 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in contract negotiations and supplier selection/management
Experience in purchase of technical commodities and implementation of best practices
Direct experience in Purchasing and Supply
Previous work experience in commodity management for both build to print (BTP) and OEM commodities, procurement, contracting, materials management, logistics, manufacturing, quality, account management
Strong organizational and planning skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects
Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department and company goals
Proven track record to deliver results and achieve goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to create strong working relationships
Ability to act as an advisor to management and key stakeholders (internal/external) on broad ranging projects.
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Fluent in English both written and verbal
Must be flexible to work extended hours to support the requirements of the business

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationssupplier selectioncommodity strategycost reduction initiativesquality managementsupply chain managementprocurementmaterials managementlogisticsproject management

Soft Skills

organizational skillsplanning skillsleadershipcommunication skillsrelationship buildingadvisory skillsflexibilityprioritizationresource allocationresults-oriented