Strategic Sourcing Analyst

%3Cdiv class=%22readOnlyFrame%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;border-style:none;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial,times new roman,verdana,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22 align=%22left%22 id=%22textContent%22%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EThe 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EOnly one thing will never change – It will wear a star.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EThe vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we%27re 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EMBUSI 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EOur 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EMercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. takes pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunities workplace. %26nbsp;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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join us in electrifying the future!%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;border-image-outset:0;border-image-repeat:stretch;border-image-slice:100%;border-image-source:none;border-image-width:1;border:0px none rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-variant:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22background-color:transparent;margin:0px;padding:0px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Times New Roman,Verdana,Sans-Serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPurpose of the Position%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cfont style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial,Times New Roman,Verdana,Sans-Serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E:%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EDevelop 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.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22background-color:transparent;margin:0px;padding:0px;%22%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Functions%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cfont style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22margin:0px;%22%3E:%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/font%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EKey Objectives:%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E- Build and maintain a strong, diversified, and sustainable North American supplier network.%3Cbr%3E- Support localization and sourcing strategies aligned with business and USMCA objectives.%3Cbr%3E- Generate actionable supplier market intelligence to support management and purchasing decisions.%3Cbr%3E- Identify cost optimization opportunities through market analysis, benchmarking, and should-cost assessments.%3Cbr%3E- Monitor supplier, industry, and geopolitical developments to proactively mitigate supply chain risks.%3Cbr%3E- Benchmark suppliers and sourcing approaches across major automotive OEMs to identify best practices and competitive advantages.%3Cbr%3E- Enhance supply chain resilience, competitiveness, and long-term business success through data-driven recommendations.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%27Supply Base Development (40%)%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers in the NA region – also based on OEM benchmarks%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Further develop existing suppliers regarding capacity, performance, and strategic direction%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Support localization and resourcing projects in line with USMCA strategy%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Work closely with operational purchasing, engineering, and quality on supplier assessments%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Develop concepts to diversify the supply base and reduce single-source risks%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Perform systematic benchmark analyses%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ECost Work (30%)%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Support cost breakdowns, should-cost analyses, and benchmarks for selected commodities%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Identify savings potentials%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Assess raw material, energy, and labor cost developments in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada in the context of market analysis%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Coordinate closely with central purchasing functions in Germany%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ESupplier Market Intelligence – North America (30%)%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Continuously monitor, analyze, and assess the North American supplier market across all relevant commodities%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Build and maintain a structured Market Intelligence framework (capacities, technologies, financial stability, ownership, footprints, M%26amp;A, investments)%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Develop early-warning indicators for market shifts, consolidations, insolvency risks, and geopolitical influences%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Produce market studies, commodity reports, and management summaries%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPerform 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. %26nbsp;Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to Management or Safety Department.%3Cbr%3EWork safely 100% of the time.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPerform other duties as required.%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E
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Job Details
Group: Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Organization: Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
Primary Location: United States of America-Alabama -Vance
Work Locations: 1 Mercedes Benz Drive, 1 Mercedes-Drive, Vance, 35490