Raw Material Procurement Specialist - Mississauga, Canada - Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.

Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.

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Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Raw Material Procurement Specialist: Mercedes-Benz Canada needs stars like you
What it means to be a star
Without the stars that represent a team, a brand alone is incomplete.
Mercedes-Benz Canada represents not only the world's oldest automotive brand, but one that is at the cuttingedge of sustainability, design, technology, fashion and popular culture.
The iconic threepointed star is always looking for the best and brightest to support its growth as a true luxury brand.
We are seeking individuals who want to be in the driver's seat of this transformation, working alongside talented colleagues who represent the Mercedes-Benz values and who are ready to add their talent to the brand's everevolving story.
How your role will add to the story:
The Mercedes-Benz Cars Purchasing & Supplier Quality (MP) division is responsible for procuring production materials and ensuring supplier quality for Mercedes-Benz AG, with an annual procurement volume in the double-digit billion range. Innovation, top quality, and sustainability are critical success factors for MP, with innovation and top quality being the most important brand promises of Mercedes-Benz.
MP's role is to sustainably introduce innovations and top quality into the vehicles. This requires collaborating with around 1,500 innovative, highperformance, and flexible partners in the supplier industry worldwide, as well as employing the best individuals responsible for providing production materials for the global Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans production network. MP locations across the globe, including Germany, Austria, South Africa, China, India, the USA, Mexico, Argentina, and Canada, ensure that the necessary interface to production is maintained.
As a member of the MP department, you will play a crucial role in procuring and ensuring the quality of production materials for a leading automotive company with an annual purchasing volume in the tens of billions. Your focus on innovation, top quality, and sustainability will contribute to the company's brand promise and success.
A day in the life
Collaborate extensively with local authorities both provincial and federal representatives to represent MBAG's interests.
Conduct active market research to stay informed on relevant issues and recommend appropriate actions.
Foster crossfunctional cooperation with external stakeholders in the areas of responsibility.
Analyze market trends and industry standards to ensure the procurement process aligns with the company's objectives and strategies.
Develop standards and processes that align with established guidelines.
Lead complex projects within the assigned area of responsibility.
Contribute your expertise to decisionmaking and reporting bodies while advocating for MBAG's interests.
Plan and execute negotiations for a complex area of work.
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and lead contract and price negotiations.
Develop specific strategies for sourcing raw materials and direct sourcing.
Evaluate current suppliers for the assigned area of responsibility.
Monitor and control the defined raw material volumes within specific supply chains.
Develop direct sourcing business models and negotiate corresponding procurement contracts.

Testimonials from several Mercedes-Benz Canada stars, from an intern to an executive:

"Mercedes-Benz is more than a car brand; it's a futuristic, technological brand continuing to research and evolve its strategy as a digital and luxurious company, all while championing sustainable initiatives."

- "This company grants its members the opportunity to professionally grow and discover the extent of the brand and its presence in all countries. You are granted the opportunity to drive innovation in several sectors, as this company allows you to take your career wherever you like with our very robust framework of opportunities, whether it's rotations, international assignments, education programs and more."
- "As an intern, I feel a great sense of responsibility and accountability at Mercedes-Benz. The high level of responsibility and contribution found in our internship programs is unlike my experience anywhere else."
- "Most people, if not everyone, seek a great balance of life at work and outside of it. At Mercedes-Benz, not only does your work life grant you exciting opportunities, but you are also afforded great understanding of your time outside of work - including the right to disconnect."
- "Working for Mercedes-Benz, it's certainly the brand and the pillars - but at the end of the day, once you're in, it's about the people, the experience, diverse cultures and backgrounds, everyone's experience driving in one direction

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Qualifikationen:

Mercedes-Benz Star skills, requirements & traits:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering or supply chain management
Minimum 5 years of total work experience in in