Manager, Supply Base Development and North America Market Intelligence
Listed on 2026-08-15
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Management
Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist -
Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Management, Procurement / Purchasing, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description - Manager, Supply Base Development and North America Market Intelligence (MER
00047E0)
Manager, Supply Base Development and North America Market Intelligence Group :
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Description
Mercedes-Benz:Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!
The best chapters in Alabama’s automotive success story are yet to come. The Mercedes-Benz automobile of the future will be different; greener, more efficient, safer, and even more fascinating.
Only one thing will never change – It will wear a star.
The vehicles we manufacture are the finished results of our skilled workforce, and we're hiring even more. We are looking for Specialists and Team Members to join us in crafting a wide variety of vehicles from the Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV to our all-electric electric vehicle, the EQS SUV and EQE SUV. Our Tuscaloosa County site is home to the production of Mercedes’ luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles.
Just down the road in Bibb County, MBUSI has launched the production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Our two campuses are among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the world, with over 6 million square feet combined.
- competitive compensation
- health and life insurance
- 401(k) matching program and defined contribution retirement plan
- annual bonuses
- tuition assistance
- paid holidays
- childcare
- medical center
- fitness center
Our Team Members share a common goal to be the best luxury auto manufacturer in North America. MBUSI is committed to excellence and actively promotes positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Mercedes-Benz, U.S. International, Inc. takes pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunities workplace. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, age, ethnic origin, and any other characteristics classified under applicable Local and Federal laws.
Purpose of the PositionThe role “Procurement Localization & Supplier Intelligence” drives the development of a competitive, resilient, and localized supply base within the USMCA region, ensuring long-term supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and sourcing readiness for Mercedes‑Benz. It leads critical upstream purchasing activities, including market screening, supplier assessment, and the development of nomination-ready suppliers across all tiers. The role builds deep market and technology expertise and ensures alignment between regional execution and central Purchasing Germany requirements.
By identifying supply gaps, advancing localization and Tier‑N build-up, and providing cost transparency and sourcing options, the role directly influences nomination decisions, commodity strategies, and supply chain resilience. It acts as a key integrator of localization, cost, and risk considerations into MSK and global purchasing frameworks.
- Build a qualified, nomination-ready supplier base (USMCA compliant) and close Tier‑N gaps
- Deliver market intelligence, technology insights, and competitive benchmarks
- Ensure cost transparency and competitiveness (e.g., should-cost, benchmarks)
- Enable sourcing decisions via pre-RFQ strategies, supplier shortlists, and readiness
- Drive localization and resilience strategies and integrate into commodity / MSK frameworks
- Act as interface to central Purchasing Germany ensuring alignment and governance
Supplier Base Development & Localization (30%)
Build and develop a qualified, nomination-ready supplier pool (USMCA compliant)
Identify and close Tier‑N supply gaps to enable deep localization
Drive supplier capability assessments, development, and readiness
Market Intelligence & Supplier Screening (25%)
Conduct market screening and supplier identification aligned with global and regional requirements
Develop technology and supplier landscape transparency (L4L, trends, competitors)
Provide market intelligence reports and benchmarking insights
Sourcing Preparation & Strategy Enablement (20%)
Define pre-RFQ supplier shortlists and sourcing strategies
Ensure supplier readiness for nomination and sourcing processes
Contribute to commodity strategies and MSK frameworks
Cost Analysis &…
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