Strategic Sourcing Analyst I – Junior Buyer

Daimler Truck North America

Junior Buyer role at Daimler Trucks assisting in procurement strategies and supplier management. Supporting the Aftermarket Organization with analytical tasks and collaboration with Sr.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $65,000 - $83,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the development and implementation of commodity strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs
Maintain close alignment with Sr. Purchasing Agents
Manage suppliers to contracted terms and resolve any discrepancies for pricing agreements and terms
Prepare analytical support for supplier requests and collaborate with the purchasing agent to define next steps
Act as the Raw Materials subject matter expert for the team, validating and implementing contract updates in alignment with agreed-upon material indices
Support team with requisition and RFx processing to achieve and maintain target KPI’s
Assist with product launch coordination to maintain desired implementation timeline
Support and monitor results reporting through global business systems
Contribute to the professionalization of the organization by implementing best practices in procurement, supplier relationship management, and cross functional collaboration
Collaborate with team members to enhance overall procurement processes and efficiency
Assist with preparation of presentations for senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BSE level degree in business, supply and logistics, finance, economics, engineering, materials science or related technical discipline
0-2 years of relevant experience preferred
Ability to analyze, organize and summarize large amounts of data into simple or key terms
Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
Ability to develop strategic analytics and communicate the analysis
Ability to take charge and lead tasks to completion
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to evaluate and select suppliers using analytical tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to create strong working relationships
Must be flexible to work extended hours to support the requirements of the business
Proficient with all applications within Microsoft Office
Fluent in English both written and verbal

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 and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance
volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisSupplier EvaluationContract ManagementKPI MonitoringRequisition Processing

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationCollaborationLeadershipFlexibility