Purchasing Agent

remote type- Hybrid- locations- García, NLE MX- time type- Full time- posted on- Posted Yesterday- time left to apply- End Date: November 6, 2024 (5 days left to apply)- job requisition id- DT-13120- Daimler Truck AG group is the leader in the global automotive industry with more than 120 years of experience in 200 countries.
Our people reflect the company values: Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline; we are looking for engaged individuals to join this diverse group, which manages ever-changing challenges.

Daimler Truck, a leading and pioneering group worldwide in the automotive industry with more than 120 years and presence in more than 200 countries. In Mexico it has the divisions of: Daimler Truck, Daimler Truck Buses and Daimler Truck Financial Services.

In our people we can reflect our corporate values: Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline and we are looking for highly committed people to join the group in an environment of diversity and constant challenges.

Objective of the position:
Negotiate or renew supplier agreements to purchase critical materials, parts components, tooling or services for DTNA on assigned commodities, always working within Global and Local Procurement Guidelines & procedures to ensure the best competitive options for the company

Consultant: Yunoen Lopez
Hiring Manager: Cesar Alberto Arce
- Preferred experience/knowledge of automotive industry with preference in Purchasing area.
- Negotiation with suppliers (Quoting + negotiation experience) is preferred
- Experience working with cross-functional teams is preferred
- Experience with SAP, Oracle is preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel, power point, etc)
- Negotiation skills, interpretation/ understanding of technical drawings/specs.
- Soft Skills:

- Analysis and problem solving
- Decision making
- Influence and negociation
- Effective communication
- Planning and organization
- Strategic thinking
- Academic Knowledge: Business, Finance, Engineering or related career. Minimun of two (2) year experience is preferred, with purchasing negotiations, cost structures & contracts
- Location: García (MTY)
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- At Daimler Truck we are united in our purpose “We work for all who keep the world moving”. This motivates us to pursue our common goal: leading sustainable transportation. However, our impact as a global transportation company depends entirely on the impact of each individual at Daimler Truck. That’s why we ensure that our people are encouraged and empowered to show their full impact.
- We promote diversity and stand for an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, because these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.
- Main Functions:

- Negotiate or renew supplier agreements to purchase critical materials, parts components, tooling or services for DTNA production on assigned commodities.
- Manage supplier relationships, including long term strategic partnerships with commitments for preferred production pricing to differentiate DTNA in the marketplace. - Create and Implement CoMeT Measures to report Efficiencies or Risks initiatives to ensure ANP. Support and monitor results reporting through global business systems.
- Evaluate alternate materials, methods, technologies and suitable suppliers as necessary to bring best-in-class product offerings and cost structure for DTNA
- Participate in cross-functional teams for new product introductions, continuous cost improvement and engineering, supply management or warranty problem-solving initiatives.
- Utilize and improve current analytical tools for cost development, in order to simplify and maintain competitive baselines for DTNA platforms/products
- Support Materials Planning, Quality, Production, Supplier Management depts, etc, when there is a material issue related with the suppliers, in order to ensure that all material requested for DTNA production will be delivered within leadtime & Quality.
- Perform necessary activities within Procurement dept. in order to contribuite with Quality & Enviromental certifications, Daimler Code of Conduct (Integrity Code). Always in strict compliance with Sarbanes-Oaxley law (SOA).
- Selection Tools: Talent Attraction filters, English Evaluation, Hiring Manager Interview, Final interview
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- Work Location Opportunity

Daimler Trucks AG is firmly committed to developing a work environment that supports empowerment and inclusion for our current and future employees. We recognize that our ability to adapt will enable us to compete for a broader range of talent. Additionally, our business and the people who work within it will be successful and profitable if we remain agile and flexible in our approach to work.
To continue to build a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that supports flexibility and encourages a positive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.
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