Car Line Management

Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd.

Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd., Beijing (Hybrid)

Job Type Full-time

Experience Several years

Posted 1 month 1 week ago

Hybrid Several years Level

Objective

In terms of Carline Management for the China Lead Vehicle project, you will be the key interface between the procurement function of Mercedes-Benz headquarters, DGRC and BBAC for all procurement-related topics. You will represent the Mercedes-Benz procurement team with relevant internal and external stakeholders and make procurement status transparent across cross-functional departments from timing and cost perspectives.

You will communicate with colleagues in Procurement, Program Management, Controlling, R&D, Supplier Quality and BBAC as a joint-venture partner. Car Line Management in Germany will frequently exchange knowledge and experience with you about global project information.

Major Responsibilities

Align the localization target and strategy for the China Lead Vehicle project.
Create the sourcing roadmap and steer sourcing activities to achieve defined project targets.
Shape transparency about sourcing and cost status for relevant project stakeholders and Mercedes-Benz management.

Task Description

Act as the interface between Mercedes-Benz Group China, Mercedes-Benz headquarters and BBAC for all procurement topics.
Represent Mercedes-Benz procurement in China and Germany in relevant project meetings and workshops, collaborating with internal and external partners to provide project data on time.
Drive and steer purchased-parts topics among R&D, cost planning, the production plant and project managers in a cross-functional and international environment.
Lead alignment of the localization strategy and bridge Mercedes-Benz headquarters, China and BBAC.
Create the sourcing roadmap for the localization project and track the maturity of sourcing activities from timing and cost perspectives.
Report cost-target achievement to the project head and Mercedes-Benz management.
Organize regular internal meetings involving senior procurement management in China to optimize procurement activities and support internal decision-making.

Qualifications

University degree in business, economics, engineering or a similar field.
Several years of work experience in the automotive industry or a comparable sector.
Knowledge of automotive production processes, procurement and cost management.
Experience with comparative cost systems, calculation and planning, and project cooperation with multiple stakeholders.
Experience in multicultural environments.
High motivation and flexibility, with a strong ability to work independently.
Fluent written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantage.
Problem-solving skills and team orientation.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.