Early Phase Development Supply Chain
Summary
Procurement specialist in Mercedes-Benz’s R&D supply chain sources prototype tooling and non-production parts, negotiates contracts, and tracks supplier performance to meet early-phase development timelines.
Objective of Job\:
This position is part of the RDVT Non-Parts Procurement team and is responsible for prototype tooling (soft tooling) and related non-production procurement activities in the early R&D phase. The role manages the end-to-end procurement process, including demand management, RFQ handling, commercial negotiation, contracting, billing coordination, and supplier performance management, to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-efficient sourcing and delivery.
In addition, the role contributes to digital and data-driven procurement by leveraging relevant systems (e.g. eLog, cofico, and other new tools) to improve transparency, process efficiency, and data availability.