Advisor, Procurement Transportation & Logistics

Tätigkeitsbereich:EinkaufFachabteilung:Marketing, IT, After-Sales, Transportation, CanadaGesellschaft:Mercedes-Benz USA, LLCStandort:Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Corporate Headquarters, Atlanta, GA Startdatum:sofortVeröffentlichungsdatum:26.10.2026Stellennummer:MER00049L1Arbeitszeit:VollzeitAufgabenAbout UsMercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Atlanta, GA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. In our people, you will find tremendous commitment to our corporate values. Our products and employees reflect this dedication. We are looking for diverse top-notch individuals to join the Mercedes-Benz Team and uphold these hallmarks.Job OverviewThis Procurement Advisor role is located at Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Sandy Springs, GA. The selected candidate will lead the procurement strategy and serve as the project manager for the end-to-end RFP process for related transportation commodities/categories. This position is part of the global Mercedes-Benz Procurement and Supplier Management division (RD-MP); responsible for the procurement of non-production materials and services. The selected candidate will consider new and creative sourcing strategies, work with cross-functional teams across Mercedes-Benz to gather and document business needs and be responsible for evaluating market conditions to drive local/national sourcing strategies and optimize total cost of ownership.This position mainly focuses on strategic procurement of outbound transportation / Logistics includes finished vehicle (passenger cars/Vans), aftersales parts etc. for Mercedes-Benz USA and Canada. The goal is to deliver the best price value for Mercedes-Benz.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Commodity Procurement Strategy Development (40%):· Lead sourcing strategy for assigned set of commodities/categories across Mercedes-Benz by:· Developing complex national sourcing strategy plans, advanced negotiation designs and solid contracting methodologies· Conducting periodic national contract portfolio reviews with internal business partners and executive management to aggregate demand to leverage spend· Working closely with stakeholders to identify and introduce new supplier technologies and advancements in design, materials, services and process improvements to build competitive advantagesProject Management (40%):· Serve as a Project Manager for the end-to-end RFP processes for assigned commodities by:· Leading and hosting RFQs as well as acting as a consultant for internal business partners on the supplier selection process· Deploying advanced negotiation designs and developing innovative, project-specific contracting strategies and price control mechanisms for high-spend and complex projects· Independently aggregate and synthesize project information with an understanding of supply markets, technology trends, and cost drivers to present sourcing recommendations to executive management for approval· Ensuring solid contracting methodologies by working closely with Legal to bring contracts to execution readinessProcess Compliance and Performance Management (20%):· Act as a consultant to internal business partners on MB policies and procurement process, providing training support where necessary· Forecast and meet RD-MP key performance indicators set by RD-MP executive management (savings, efficiency and compliance targets) and ensure proper reporting· Manage supplier relationships and conduct regular supplier performance reviews, identify performance gaps, establish improvement expectations and lead development of action plans and/or escalation internallyQualifikationenQualifications· Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a focus in one of the following areas:o Integrated Supply Chain Management (SCM)o Accountingo Business Administrationo Business Managemento Communicationso Economicso Financeo Information Technologyo International Business/Relationso Technical Management (Logistics)o Mathematicso Management Information Systems (MIS)o Statisticso Transportation / Logistics knowledge or skillso Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in Project Management, Contracting, Negotiation, and direct production material procurement will also be considered.Automotive Transportation procurement experience as strongly preferredAdditional InformationExperience:· A minimum of 5 years (total) of experience in any combination of any the following: Accounting, Administration, Business – General, Business Management, Project Management, Finance, Integrated Supply Chain Management (ISCM), Market Research, Contract Negotiation/Legal· Strong ability to analyze data, establish facts, identify trends and variance and integrate information from a variety of sources with varying levels of complexity· Excellent communication skills to work with internal business partners in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment· Execute with high degree of self-direction, self-management, business professionalism and integrity to adhere to strict procurement policies· Customer focused with 'can-do' attitude· Advanced process understanding and attention to detail· Written and verbal German skills are beneficialEEO StatementMercedes-Benz USA is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Benefits Mit­arbeiter­handy möglich Mit­arbeiter Events Gesund­heits­maß­nahmen Betrieb­liche Alters­ver­sorgung Mobilitäts­angebote Flexible Arbeits­zeit möglich Mit­arbeiter­rabatte möglich Coaching Mit­arbeiter­beteili­gung möglich Park­platz Gute An­bindung Barriere­frei­heit Kinder­betreuung Kantine, Café KontaktMercedes-Benz USA, LLCOne Mercedes-Benz Drive30328 AtlantaDetails zum StandortMBUSA Talent Acquisition E-Mail: View email address on click.appcast.io Bewerben