Procurement and Supply - NPP Supervisor

New Product Projects Supervisor

Inside the Role

The Procurement & Supply (P&S) NPP Team is responsible for leading the supply chain and procurement implementation of new product projects and engineering changes throughout DTNA's Product Realization (PAR) process. By partnering closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Management, Finance, and Operations, our team ensures sourcing strategies, supplier readiness, tooling readiness, and implementation plans are aligned to support successful product launches and operational excellence.

As the New Product Projects Supervisor, you will lead a team of Project Managers responsible for the execution of P&S deliverables across new product introductions, engineering changes, and strategic business initiatives. You will provide leadership, direction, and governance to ensure project execution is aligned with organizational objectives and supports successful implementation at the best cost, quality, and delivery performance. Success in this role requires strong people leadership, strategic thinking, cross-functional influence, and a passion for driving continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.

Job Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply & Logistics, Engineering, or related study
• 3+ years working knowledge and understanding of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain systems
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience with Lean practices and principles

Preferred

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, or Project Management preferred

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 #One Team Best Team  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.

U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following:

• Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT)
• Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree)
• Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years

Additional Information

• 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.

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