Procurement Specialist - Vance, United States - Mercedes-Benz Group

Description

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Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation is setting-up a new entity in the US.This start-up company (Mercedes-Benz Second Life Solutions LLC - "MB SLS") focuses on innovative and sustainable ways of remanufacturing and 2nd-life business for high voltage batteries as well as the used-parts business.

The organization is targeted to grow up to 25 team members and continue to grow in revenue as well as in its area of responsibilities.

Mercedes-Benz Second Life Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation and is located next to the Mercedes Benz United States International plant in Vance, AL.

It is positioned in an area of natural beauty and abundant natural resources

Across its various responsibilities, the entity is staffed by professional employees in the areas of Project Management, Customer Management/Sales, Battery Analysis Experts, Parts & Vehicle Engineer, Logistics and Warehouse Management, Customs and Data Management, Purchasing, Finance, Accounting and Controlling.

It also manages an external service provider who operates a warehouse in Alabama on MB SLS's behalf

Mercedes-Benz Second Life Solutions LLC offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement, on-site child development and wellness facilities.

MB Second Life Solutions LLC is committed to excellence and actively promotes teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement within its ranks.

Our Team Members share a common goal to build up the best processes and supply chain solutions.
MB Second Life Solutions LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. MB Second Life Solutions LLC follows all local, state, and federal laws in all aspects of its business
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for any open positions

Under general supervision, this position will be part of a multinational project team to optimize Transportation Logistics Procurement activities for all Mercedes-Benz entities in the NAFTA region.

Worldwide Transportation is responsible to manage the total transportation service budget of Mercedes-Benz in NAFTA to provide the best supply chain transportation solutions possible

• Provide primary support of the procurement and optimization of the transportation supply chains used for delivery of production and aftermarket parts in the NAFTA Region
• Execute the goals and milestones of the work projects, including procurement and contract management for transportation logistics services
• Support the purchasing of transportation services in all aspects including, but not limited to, conceptual development, data gathering and validation, creation of tender specifications, bidder list creation, tendering and negotiation with transportation service providers, alignment of recommendations, decision process support with steering committee/top management presentations, contract management, ramp up
• Align transportation logistics concepts, strategies, and savings initiatives with affected Mercedes-Benz NAFTA entities
• Support the realization of initiatives in cross-BU project teams in all aspects including, but not limited to, project planning with goal definition and milestone setting, close collaboration and alignment with business unit logistics operations, proactive expectation management, and professional steering committee presentations
• Provide information about status of project goals and milestones, including the financial transparency and reporting to forecast and control transportation costs.

Participate in Continuous Improvement activities within the team

• Regular interface, status of assignments/activities, deliverables & development with E4 Manager
• Participate in weekly staff, huddles, continuous improvement and project meetings. Lead organizational and contract/legal processes & systems for assigned transportation commodity
• Tender-based interaction for planning and strategy confirmation, commercial requirements and service performance expectations with IBL/OBL Business Unit Partners
• Relationship management, capacity and performance monitoring, cost transparency, market awareness and innovation reviews with Key Carrier and Business Service Representatives
• Information collection and alignment, problem resolution and guidance with Internal Daimler supporting departments

Take the necessary actions within the area in order to contribute to the achievement and maintenance of certificates of quality, environmental, fiscal, information technology or any other; as well as being required to maintain the confidentiality of information company or business that may make the certification dilemma or welfare of the company itself or its employees
Always addressed in strict accordance with local legislation and all policies and procedures established by Mercedes-Benz
Employee is required to adhere to our leadership principles and convictions
Commitment to comply with corresponding responsibilities established in the corporate policy Check against Sanction Lists (CSL) and the applicable local policies and procedures

Perform safe work practices and ensure accountability for encouraging a safety culture to improve behavior and performance in the workplace.

Ensure Team Members follow OSHA and corporate safety procedures, regulations and standards applicable to the workplace through training appropriate to the needs of Team Members and tasks assigned to them.

Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to Human Resources
Perform other duties as required
Qualifikationen


QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience and Necessary Skills all must be met in order to qualify for position


Education:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management, Finance, Business Administration, I.T., MIS, or in a related area, and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience


Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s):
Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Admin, Purchasing, and/or Finance roles


Necessary Skills, Certifications, etc:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Ability to organize and summarize large data sets
• Contractual / Legal knowledge and business acumen, involving
• High level of inter cultural intelligence and people skills
• Transportation, Logistics and/or Purchasing experience preferred
• Knowledge of OEM vehicle manufacturing preferred
• English Business fluent

Preferred Skills:
Spanish and/or German language skills preferred