Intern in Material Procurement (Compulsory Internship)

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Number: MER0003URG Procurement and Supplier Quality Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans - Powertrain is responsible for the module purchase and supplier quality of all powertrain components and for the project management for new Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans engine and transmission projects. In particular, the change to electromobility presents numerous and exciting challenges. You work operatively in the team and gain experience in the entire procurement process as well as in the creation of purchases and orders while complying with the relevant MBAG guidelines and processes for procurement. Participation in international supplier appointments and negotiations is just as important as the creation and presentation of briefing and decision documents in the module teams and decision bodies. These challenges include:

Procurement market analyses and benchmark activities

Developing and implementing global procurement and transformation strategies

Market requests and negotiations with suppliers according to the procurement processes

Preparation of offer comparisons and preparation of decision templates

Preparation, implementation and evaluation of international supplier appointments, including negotiations and workshops (including on-site suppliers)

Working with current projects, controlling change management and tracking contract management

Support in the coordination of purchasing with adjacent departments (strategy, development, quality, logistics, production) and with suppliers

The activity can begin from March 2026. Desired duration: 6 months.

Course in Economics, Economics, BWL or a comparable degree programme

Secure knowledge of German and English in word and writing

Secure handling of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Communication and organisational capacity and strategic operation

Team skills, motivation and reliability

Please note that your internship at this site must have a prescribed mandatory share. Additional information: We are looking forward to your online application with CV, lettering, certificates, current enrollment certificate with a specification of the semester, if necessary. Compulsory internship certificate and proof of the regular study period. Please do not forget to mark your documents as ''relevant for this application' in the online form and note the maximum file size of 5 MB. Further information on the setting criteria can be found here. Disabled and equalized applicants are welcome! The severely disabled representative (SBV-Untertuerkheim@mercedes-benz.com) is happy to support you in the application process. HR Services will be happy to help you with questions about the application process. You can reach us by email via myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone at 0711/17-99000 (Mo-Fr 10-12am & 13-15am).

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