Procurement - National Category Lead

As a National Category Lead for the Procurement of Non-Production Material & Services, you will be part of a dynamic, diverse and idealistic team directly reporting to the headquarters in Germany and aiming to continuously set new global best practices with passion and creativity. You'll be deeply involved with jointly shaping and tailoring business needs, questioning the status quo and creating true business impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a relevant discipline
• Negotiation-level English, both written and spoken / German is an asset
• Good level of MS-Office skills, advanced Excel knowledge is an asset
• Strong communication, persuasion and analytical skills
• General procurement experience including contract management is an asset
• Self-disciplined, self-learner who likes to plan ahead
• Critical thinker and intuitively think outside the box
• Eye for the big picture, feel motivated to work independently and take the initiative whenever necessary
• Experience with and interest in going deep on negotiation strategy/design and game theory

Benefits

• Move the world forward: Every 7 of 10 of trucks and 4 of 10 buses produced in Turkiye carry our signature.
• Shape the future of mobility: Guided by the star, we are driving innovation with groundbreaking electric vehicle projects.
• Global Impact, local roots: With 100,000 colleagues across 40+ locations, we embody a truly multinational culture—exporting know-how and impact worldwide in Daimler Truck.
• Drive sustainability with purpose: For us, sustainability isn’t a trend—it’s a responsibility, fully aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
• Grow without boundaries: Cross-functional, cross-location, and international rotations — here, borders don’t limit your career. Your growth has no boundaries.
• Learn & Evolve: Take advantage of continuous learning, mentoring, and development programs designed to support your growth at every step.
• Thrive beyond work: With 20+ active hobby and sports clubs and sponsorship of national teams, we celebrate life both on and off the field.