Intern Game Theory in Purchasing

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Number: MER00049VA The Mercedes-Benz Cars Purchasing & Supplier Quality (MP) division is responsible for purchasing production material and supplier quality for Mercedes-Benz AG with an annual purchase volume in the double-digit billion range. The MP/BC2 team (contracting control and optimization of new product projects) is responsible for a complex range of tasks with the areas of cooperation, procurement and committee management as well as theoretical awards. Tasks in detail: Accompanying, supporting and consulting the purchasing divisions in the application of microeconomics and game theory in award projects Optimisation of purchasing results and increase in competitive intensity by defining case-specific negotiation mechanisms based on acquiring and playing theoretical approaches Participation in transnational workshops with purchasing, development, quality and logistics to ensure the comparability of suppliers and offers Development and development of IT-supported tools for the evaluation and analysis of supplier offers Working with the implementation plays theoretical method competence for procurement and negotiation design within the purchase Support in the preparation of training documents Participation in carrying out trainings for shopping staff to apply game theory in procurement and negotiation situations You can expect from us: Integration as a full team member from the first day Working in a motivated team Permanent contact persons as well as regular feedback throughout the internship period Possibility to apply and deepen theoretical study contents Participation in training and training Cross-departmental cooperation with internal and external partners Strengthening of professional knowledge and the professional network through cooperation in diverse projects The activity can begin from December 2026.

Degree course in economics, engineering, psychology, natural sciences or a comparable degree course Knowledge in game theory, behavioral economics and/or other areas of microeconomics are desirable Safe handling of MS Office Secure knowledge of German and English in word and writing Analytical thinking High commitment and team skills Communication and presentation capability Additional information: We are looking forward to your online application with CV, certificates, current enrollment certificate with a specification of the semester, if necessary Compulsory internship certificate and proof of the regular study period. A letter is optional. 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-sindelfingen@mercedes-benz.com) is happy to support you in the application process. People Solutions 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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