Procurement Analyst II
Daimler Truck North America • Portland, Oregon • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Inside the Role
Daimler Trucks North America is the market leader and thrives as the voice of the trucking industry. We are compelled to persistently push the envelope of trucking as we sharpen our focus in freight efficiency and traffic safety. In order to hold all development teams to the highest development standards, product validation has resembled a dedicated team that plans, builds, and operates this new highly integrated vehicle platform.We are looking for a procurement, materials, and supply chain/logistics expert. With your help, the team and the department will receive correct parts at the right place and time. With your ability to coordinate with our expanding supply-base, the team and management will be well-informed to the status surrounding orders and deliveries. The right person will understand and manage suppliers and the demanding project expectations while informing and appropriately escalating challenges in a timely and pro-active manner. With your positive and can-do attitude, you will bring our team and our projects together making our processes state of the art for other departments to follow.
Posting Information
We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.
We Take Care of Our Team
What You Drive at DTNA
Develop relationships with engineering and program management within various departments of DTNA, Detroit Diesel, and development partners to understand technology developments, design changes and future business decisions within the global supply chain
Interface with suppliers, PVE Build Shops, DTNA Engineering, Launch & Change Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Accounting, International Trade Compliance (ITC) and Production and Aftermarket Purchasing teams to ensure timely and accurate communications of specifications
Ensure suppliers have complete plans and strategies in place to achieve delivery targets and fulfill all order requirements
Facilitate Supplier Performance Management, relationship building, and build an increased Prototype Supplier network via new supplier trials and portfolio diversification efforts.
Procure relevant vehicle components and special orders, including support of Plant-Built Test Trucks, ad-hoc requests, and expedites where required
Manage quality and delivery activities with suppliers including target controlling and escalation steps
Pro-actively report out “at risk” parts during truck build status meetings
Apply critical thinking and innovative solutions to logistics issues
Work on cross-functional teams to deliver results, including Summer Test/Winter Test, internal logistics teams, or other larger test events
Initiate and support continuous process improvements, within and without PVE Procurement
Recognize unfavorable supply-chain trends and work with leadership on containment strategies
Knowledge You Should Bring
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college and 2-5 years of relevant experience
Ability to analyze, organize and summarize large amounts of data into simple or key terms
Advanced MS Excel knowledge and MS PowerPoint
Demonstrated analytical skills
Ability to communicate and make recommendations to management
Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
Proactive, driven, self-starter and quick learner with the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
Exceptional Candidates Might Have
Previous automotive/industry experience
Strong communication and project management skills
Demonstrated Continuous Improvement Mindset
Experience with wiring harness commodities
Experience with order exception management and escalation
Supplier tooling, fab shop, existing supply base, work order processes, change management, and confidentiality knowledge and experience
Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-
Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.Schedule Type:
Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.
That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.
Additional Information
- This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
- Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
- Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
- Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
- EEO - Disabled/Veterans
Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.
For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.