Purchasing Buyer (Fixed-term Contract / Childcare Leave Replacement)

Mercedes-Benz Korea Limited

Mercedes-Benz Korea Limited, Seoul Square, Seoul (On-site)

Job Type Fixed-Term Contract

Experience Junior

Posted 1 day 17 hours ago

On-site Junior Level

Tasks

Strategic Marketing & Professional Services Procurement

Develop and execute procurement strategies for professional services, including HR, finance, network business, and mobility, as well as marketing categories such as media, events, PR, and digital.
Align procurement activities with business and marketing goals, budget constraints, and compliance standards.
Collaborate with Global Commodity Managers and APAC counterparts to align global strategies with local execution.
Forecast market trends, pricing, and customer behavior to inform sourcing decisions.
Drive procurement strategies that reflect luxury brand standards and strengthen Mercedes-Benz’s premium positioning.

Supplier Pool Development & Market Intelligence

Research market trends across professional services and marketing categories.
Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers based on capability, creativity, service quality, and brand alignment.
Use market intelligence from automotive and non-automotive luxury industries to foster supplier innovation.
Build and maintain a dynamic supplier pool supporting long-term value creation.
Analyze regional case studies from Korea, Japan, and Australia to develop sourcing approaches.

Strategic Relationship Management

Lead supplier negotiations and performance reviews.
Manage strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation, cost-effectiveness, and service quality.
Facilitate collaboration between suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Procurement Governance, Process & Cost Optimization

Apply Mercedes-Benz negotiation tools and procurement systems, including proCure, ProFrame, and SDB.
Validate specifications, coordinate competitive bidding, and select suppliers based on price, quality, and reliability.
Conduct cost and scenario analyses and develop negotiation strategies.
Track and report procurement KPIs.
Initiate cost optimization and continuous improvement measures.

Risk, Compliance & System Enablement

Assess and mitigate procurement-related risks.
Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, ESG, and company standards.
Provide system-related support to team members.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in supply chain management, business, or a related field.
At least 1 year of experience in an indirect purchasing team.
Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English and Korean.
Strong knowledge of procurement and strategic sourcing.
Understanding of contract law and relevant legislation.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external business partners.
Ability to solve problems and manage multiple projects and complex tasks.
Knowledge of SAP MM Module and reporting functions.

Other Information

Mercedes-Benz Korea follows a recruitment process consisting of document screening, personality and aptitude testing, first interview, second interview, offer discussion, and final selection. Applicants may apply for only one position currently open at Mercedes-Benz Korea.