Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!
The 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. Only one thing will never change – It will wear a star.
MBUSI is home to the GLE, GLE Coupe, and GLS Sport Utility Vehicles and the    C-Class for the North American market. Our facility is one of the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet under one roof. The plant, located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, is positioned in an area of natural beauty and abundant natural resources.
MBUSI offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement, on-site child development and wellness facilities. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement within its ranks. Our Team Members share a common goal to always be the best premium auto manufacturer in North America.
Mercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.  Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. follows all local, state and federal laws in all aspects of business.


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for any open positions.
Job overview Under general supervision, actively support 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.  Duties and responsibilities Act as the local contact person for MP at MBUSI for purchased parts and ensure proper communication and information flow to HQ in Germany
Represent the department in the local cross-functional teams at MBUSI
Become familiar with the relevant market(s) and develop a local supply base in alignment with the global purchasing strategy in order to support localization including future sourcing activities and continuous cost improvement ideas.
Support and drive cost analysis and price negotiations in cooperation with local cost analysis team and MP to ensure continuous improvement on local cost structure.
Prepare and direct negotiations for the responsible purchasing scopes with local and global suppliers.
Manage and organize potential analysis for new suppliers in the NAFTA region.
Organize and hold cross-functional supplier workshops and ensuring the implementation of cost ideas.
Support ramp up activities and industrialization process for future car lines and new suppliers.
Driving deep localization activities in cooperation with the local development and quality department.
Independently negotiate and handling of local supplier claims and supporting other departments in their discussion with suppliers.
Work closely with the law department at MBUSI to develop and adapt contracts to changing regulations and rules.
Calculate and monitor local content rates.
Create and optimize purchasing related processes to ensure and enhance day to day business operations. Perform other duties as required.