.TasksDaimler 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, has divisions in Mexico including Daimler Truck, Daimler Truck Buses, and Daimler Truck Financial Services.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.QualificationsIndispensable Requirements (Candidates who do not meet these requirements may be discarded):Preferred experience/knowledge of the automotive industry with preference in the 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, PowerPoint, etc).Negotiation skills, interpretation/understanding of technical drawings/specs.Soft Skills:Analysis and problem solvingDecision makingInfluence and negotiationEffective communicationPlanning and organizationStrategic thinkingAcademic Knowledge: Business, Finance, Engineering, or related career. Minimum of two (2) years of experience is preferred, with purchasing negotiations, cost structures & contracts.Location: García (MTY)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 departments when there is a material issue related to suppliers, to ensure that all material requested for DTNA production will be delivered within lead time & quality