Tätigkeitsbereich:EinkaufFachabteilung:PurchasingGesellschaft:Mercedes-Benz México International, S. de R.L.
de C.V.Standort:Aguascalientes, MXStartdatum:sofortVeröffentlichungsdatum:..4Stellennummer:MER3C9BArbeitszeit:Vollzeit Join usAufgabenPurchasing and Localization Specialist Main Objective:Purchasing and deep localization of Mexican purchased parts for Mercedes-Benz Compact Car programs.
This includes: cost optimization and further local content with current and new suppliers, review and analyze purchase requisitions, investigate, evaluate and develop new sources of supplies, prepare bid specifications, issue bid requests and review quotations.
Also, interpret purchasing procedures to involved departments and suppliers, as a specialist in assigned material categories/commodities, which require a degree of technical knowledge and communication skills.
Main Tasks: · Follow up activities such as: Supporting Mercedes-Benz internal partners and plants regarding any supplier issue and managing supplier relationships.
Support in analysis to identify warning signals for risk management, report status on a monthly bassis and follow up of critical suppliers together with Mercedes-Benz Germany counterpart.· Researches and selects competitive suppliers for specific requested products/commodities, evaluates supplier product and manufacturing capabilities and performance, utilizes all available purchasing sources.
Clarifies specifications, documents competitive quotations.
On demand research of the mexican supply base.· Contributes in resourcing projects by providing requested resourcing information in time and with high quality to North America and Germany Procurement.
Participates in the development of long term and global commodity and sourcing strategies.
· Always be in strict alignment with current local and international legislations, Sarbanes-Oxley Agreement (SOA), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), as well as any compliance policy or procedures established by Mercedes-Benz.· Participate on regular basis in professional training events (internal and/or external) based on needed working skills.QualifikationenQualifications 1.
Education:Bachelor´s or Master's degree in Business Management, Industrial Engineering or related career (B.S., B.A.).
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Language(s):English = Business fluent.German = Colloquial language desired.
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Work Experience: 2-3 years professional experience: automotive industry (parts/components, assemblies, tooling), cost structures, strong analytical skills, contract management, logistics, material planning, negotiation skills, process management, on-hands skills of Microsoft Office.
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Technical Knowledge: Principles and practices of purchasing, including ethics, standards, bid preparation and evaluation, analysis of cost structures, competitive bidding procedures, Mexican negotiation practice, quality control, data collection/market research, techniques for establishing new suppliers (internet research etc.
), gathering product and supplier information.
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Corporate Skills: a) Continuous Quality/Performance improvement.b) Strategic Alignment.c) Problem Solving and Analysis.d) Relationship Building.e) Conflict Management.Benefits
