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Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles... and Careers!

The best chapters in Alabama's automotive success story are yet to come. The Mercedes-Benz automobile of the future will be different; greener, more efficient, safer, and even more fascinating. 

Only one thing will never change - It will wear a star.

The vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we're hiring even more. We are looking for Specialists and Team Members to join us in crafting a wide variety of vehicles from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV to our all-electric electric vehicle, the EQS SUV and EQE SUV. Our Tuscaloosa County site is home to the production of Mercedes' luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles. Just down the road in Bibb County, MBUSI has launched the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Our two campuses are among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet combined. 

MBUSI offers an excellent total rewards package including competitive compensation, health and life insurance, 401(k) matching program and defined contribution retirement plan, annual bonuses, tuition assistance, and paid holidays. Further on-site MBUSI resources such as childcare, medical center and fitness center are available for all to utilize. 

Our Team Members share a common goal to be the best luxury auto manufacturer in North America. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. 

Mercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. takes pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunities workplace.  Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, age, ethnic origin, and any other characteristics classified under applicable Local and Federal laws.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join us in electrifying the future!

Purpose of the Position:

Develop and strengthen a competitive, resilient, and future-ready North American supply base by combining supplier development, supplier market intelligence, cost competitiveness analyses, and OEM benchmarking. The position supports strategic sourcing, localization, and supply chain decisions by providing deep market insights, identifying opportunities and risks, and driving long-term supplier performance and competitiveness. Monitoring an average annual purchasing portfolio of approximately USD 500M across 20 suppliers, the position ensures supply continuity, commercial performance, and long term strategic alignment.

Essential Functions: 

Key Objectives:

- Build and maintain a strong, diversified, and sustainable North American supplier network.
- Support localization and sourcing strategies aligned with business and USMCA objectives.
- Generate actionable supplier market intelligence to support management and purchasing decisions.
- Identify cost optimization opportunities through market analysis, benchmarking, and should-cost assessments.
- Monitor supplier, industry, and geopolitical developments to proactively mitigate supply chain risks.
- Benchmark suppliers and sourcing approaches across major automotive OEMs to identify best practices and competitive advantages.
- Enhance supply chain resilience, competitiveness, and long-term business success through data-driven recommendations.

'Supply Base Development (40%)
    Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers in the NA region - also based on OEM benchmarks
    Further develop existing suppliers regarding capacity, performance, and strategic direction
    Support localization and resourcing projects in line with USMCA strategy
    Work closely with operational purchasing, engineering, and quality on supplier assessments
    Develop concepts to diversify the supply base and reduce single-source risks
    Perform systematic benchmark analyses
 

Cost Work (30%)
    Support cost breakdowns, should-cost analyses, and benchmarks for selected commodities
    Identify savings potentials
    Assess raw material, energy, and labor cost developments in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada in the context of market analysis
    Coordinate closely with central purchasing functions in Germany
 

Supplier Market Intelligence - North America (30%)
    Continuously monitor, analyze, and assess the North American supplier market across all relevant commodities
    Build and maintain a structured Market Intelligence framework (capacities, technologies, financial stability, ownership, footprints, M&A, investments)
    Develop early-warning indicators for market shifts, consolidations, insolvency risks, and geopolitical influences 
    Produce market studies, commodity reports, and management summaries

Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws.  Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to Management or Safety Department.
Work safely 100% of the time.

Perform other duties as required.