Internship in Regional Enablement (International Intern)

Mercedes-Benz Group AG; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

On-site childcare

Medical center

Fitness center

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to help develop and improve purchasing processes, tools, and reporting. The role supports tool testing, implementation, and continuous improvement across the Purchasing Processes & Systems team.

You will liaise with internal partners and suppliers, create executive summaries, and contribute to KPI analyses to drive efficiency and digitalization efforts in Alabama operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience required.
• Fluent English (written and oral) essential.
• Strong MS Office proficiency and data visualization skills.
• Interest in contract negotiation and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and improvement of purchasing processes and reporting tools.
• Create PowerPoint presentations and management briefings communicating data and status.
• Support testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of purchasing tools.
• Serve as liaison between internal partners, suppliers, and purchasing team.
• Prepare user training materials and process documentation.
• Participate in workshops and progress reporting.
• Analyze and present KPIs to management.
• Support digitalization within Purchasing.

Skills

Fluent English

MS Office proficient

Motivation & initiative

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Project management

Independent work

Contract negotiation interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Controlling

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in HR Management

Bachelor's degree in Procurement

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Aufgaben

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.

The vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we're 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.

• MBUSI 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.

Our 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.

Mercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. takes pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunities workplace.

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.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the development and improvement of purchasing processes, systems, and reporting tools.

• Create PowerPoint presentations and management briefings that clearly communicate data, project status, and key findings.

• Support system testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of purchasing tools and applications.

• Serve as liaison between internal business partners, suppliers and the purchasing team.

• Assist with user support, training materials, process documentation, and system instructions.

• Participate in team workshops, project meetings, and process improvement activities.

• Run, analyze and present key performance indicators (KPIs) to management.

• Support organizational development initiatives focused on improving efficiency, standardization, and digitalization within Purchasing.

Other Regular Daily Tasks:

• Build and maintain Excel spreadsheets, PivotTables, charts, formulas, and analysis tools.

• Create, update, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards

• Create professional PowerPoint presentations, project updates, and executive-level summaries.

• Organize and facilitate project meetings, track action items, and report progress.

• Support continuous improvement and digitalization activities within the Purchasing Processes & Systems team.

Qualifikationen

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience and Necessary Skills all must be met in order to qualify for position.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree inFinance/Controlling, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, HR Management, Procurement, Legal, HR Management, Supply Chain Management or in a related area, and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Fluent English (written/oral)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc)

• High degree of motivation, initiative and engagement

• Ability to work in a diverse and open environment with all team members

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Interest in contract negotation and supplier management