Strategic Sourcing Analyst(Entry)

%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, 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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 class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EUnder general supervision, this position actively supports the department of Mercedes Benz Cars Procurement and Supplier Quality (MP) in Germany in all of their purchasing activities in the NAFTA region such as localization, cost improvement projects, supplier development as well as building up local market know how.%26nbsp;%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 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localization including future sourcing activities and continuous cost improvement ideas.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3ESupport and drive cost analysis and price negotiations in cooperation with local cost analysis team and MP to ensure continuous improvement on local cost structure.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EPrepare and direct negotiations for the responsible purchasing scopes with local and global suppliers.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EManage and organize potential analysis for new suppliers in the NAFTA region.%3Cbr%3EOrganize and hold cross-functional supplier workshops and ensuring the implementation of cost ideas.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3ESupport ramp up activities and industrialization process for future car lines and new suppliers.%3Cbr%3EDriving deep localization activities in cooperation with the local development and quality department.%3Cbr%3EIndependently negotiate and handling of local supplier claims and supporting other departments in their discussion with suppliers.%3Cbr%3EWork closely with the law department at MBUSI 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