When you join Daimler, you become an agent of change within our global community of people working to create a cleaner, safer, and more efficient world for today and tomorrow.  Through innovation at all levels, our teams ensure our world-changing brands continue to increase the quality of life and the business success of our customers, their customers, and the world around them. The Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) brand portfolio is second to none, and includes Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Detroit engines and components, Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis.
 
We are the undisputed leader in the commercial vehicle market and the industry’s technology trendsetter.  Empowered by purpose, DTNA employees drive a Technology Revolution through innovative products and a customer-centric culture.  Our dedication to our customers and society does not end once our products hit the road.  That’s because we believe that business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. We immerse ourselves in our customer’s experience, and support the environmental responsibilities of our sites to ensure our products are the reliable, sustainable and the desired tools of the future.
 
Job Overview
Procurement is one of the most fast-paced, cost-conscious and international departments at DTNA.  As a member of the department of Procurement Trucks and Buses (TP/G) team you will gain valuable experience and knowledge cross-functionally.  Our vision is the establishment of a global, sustainable and value added procurement organization with highly-trained and effective employees.  This position is responsible for the strategic coordination of cost improvement (CCI) activities within the Cab team.
 
Responsibilities
- Represent TP/G4 Cab Purchasing as part of the cross-functional CCI Team, providing Purchasing input into engineering/supplier cost improvement idea generation and implementation. 

- Assure proper communication among Engineering, CCI Team, Change Over, Purchasing and other relevant departments regarding supplier selection requirements, quoting activities, contract status, part volumes and supplier/commodity strategies.

- Track and report the status of commercial initiatives and drive them to completion, including presentation for cross functional management approval.

- Prepare and align Purchasing management on critical CCI topics for regular cross functional meetings.

- Support internal and supplier workshops to drive cost improvement idea generation.