Procurement Analyst II

Role Overview

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in jobs across many functions