Support the company-wide procurement processes. Participate in negotiations, working closely with internal customers. Maintain supplier relationships and agreements. Ensure compliance in all Purchasing activities according to the Purchasing Guidelines.
Support the company-wide procurement processes. Participate in negotiations, working closely with internal customers. Maintain supplier relationships and agreements. Ensure compliance in all Purchasing activities according to the Purchasing Guidelines.
Job Responsibilities:
Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
Offer support to requestors on Procurement tools & processes.
Lead the RFQ process and award business to selected suppliers.
Select qualified suppliers, in conjunction with business partners, for the RFI and RFQ process.
Build & maintain relationships, and negotiate pricing & contract terms with domestic and international suppliers.
Execute purchase agreements according to purchasing procedures.
Collaborate with internal customers, management, suppliers, legal, and various other departments.
Identify cost savings opportunities, process improvements and standardizations.
Prepare bid specifications and other necessary documents related to the purchase of goods and services. Identify all stakeholders and assemble the appropriate sourcing team (cross functional, cross segmental, subject matter aspects)
Contribute in process improvement goals designed to effectively enhance the procurement process.
Support management in analyzing historical spend data and identifying areas of sourcing synergies/opportunities.
Manage and achieve tactical purchasing goals in the areas of negotiation, contract processing and vendor monitoring.
Perform full range of vendor management activities (onboarding, offboarding, supplier background checks, master data updates, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
3 years of experience
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management or similar field
Strong communication, analytical, and problem solving skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to collect data, establish facts clearly and identify trends & variances.
Integrate information from a variety of sources with varied levels of complexity.
Review, interpret, and evaluate statistical information.
Strong presentation skills, as well as knowledge of MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint).
Strong sense of urgency with the ability to re-prioritize tasks as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
SAP experience a plus
Why should you apply?
Here at MBRDNA, you create digital ecosystems around cars, you design a language between humans and machines, you make a car even more intelligent - you make the new reality for cars. MBRDNA was honored as one of the "Best Places to Work" by BuiltIn in January 2024, a testament to our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. At each of our offices, we foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring every team member can thrive and innovate.
Benefits for Full-Time* Employees Include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 18 company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance program
• Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs
* Internships & Contractors excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits
MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, MBRDNA employees, or send to any MBRDNA location. MBRDNA is not responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of unsolicited resumes.
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America, Inc.
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