Senior Buyer & Program Manager Iii

Freightliner Trucks

Detroit, MI, US
Base: $95,000 – $121,000 usd; bonus/equity: annual...
Hybrid
Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation
Cost optimization and value analysis
Cross-functional collaboration
The Strategic Sourcing Analyst will focus on sourcing the highest quality parts and services globally while ensuring optimal cost, quality, and on-time delivery

Job Summary

  • The Strategic Sourcing Analyst will focus on sourcing the highest quality parts and services globally while ensuring optimal cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
  • Benefits include an annual bonus program, 401k company contributions with match, paid vacation and parental leave, comprehensive healthcare, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.
  • This hybrid role requires collaboration with engineering and cross-functional teams to develop innovative supplier partnerships and optimize total cost of ownership.

Matching Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst will focus on sourcing the highest quality parts and services globally while ensuring optimal cost, quality, and on-time delivery.

Salary

Base: $95,000 – $121,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus program; Benefits: 401k match, paid vacation, healthcare, parental leave, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation
  • Cost optimization and value analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Contract creation and management
  • Supplier relationship development
  • Global supplier management
  • Data-driven decision making

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptability and agility
  • Solution-focused problem solving
  • Experience with powertrain technologies
  • Multilingual proficiency
  • Experience with legal contract support
  • Experience in purchasing or cost engineering

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • At least 5 years relevant experience
  • Ability to travel 10-20% domestically and internationally
  • Legal work authorization in the US
  • Experience creating and negotiating contracts
  • Preferred Master’s degree
  • Preferred foreign language proficiency

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the US

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