Mercedes-Benz
Automotive
AssistantManagerProcurementandCapacityManagementinE/EComponents&Semiconductor
“Assistant Manager - Procurement and Capacity Management in E/E Components & Semiconductor at Mercedes-Benz. Skills: Procurement, Capacity Management, Cost analysis, Semiconductor supply chain. Analyze supplier quotations. Perform cost breakdowns”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure supplier compliance; Mitigate risks; Shape procurement strategies; Drive automotive excellence; Ensure cost competitiveness; Ensure alignment on sourcing decisions; Ensure transparency, fairness, consistency; Ensure transparency in supplier capacity; Ensure consistency in supplier capacity; Address risks proactively
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, 6–12 years of experience in cost analysis, 6–12 years of experience in should-cost modeling, 6–12 years of experience in value engineering, 6–12 years of experience in procurement support, 6–12 years of experience in automotive supply chain, 6–12 years of experience in capacity management, 6–12 years of experience in production planning, 6–12 years of experience in supplier management, Collect, review, and validate supplier capacity data, Assess supplier capability to meet demand, Align supplier capacity with demand forecasts, Conduct scenario planning, Monitor supply chain dynamics, Engage suppliers to validate capacity commitments, Identify potential capacity gaps, Provide fact-based capacity insights, Develop and maintain dashboards for tracking supplier capacity
Nice to Have
Knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred, Familiarity with cost structures of electronic/electrical commodities, Understanding of global semiconductor supply chain dynamics, Experience working with ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, Oracle) is an advantage, Knowledge of automotive supply chain dynamics, Knowledge of supplier production planning processes, Knowledge of capacity forecasting methods, Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau), Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
What You'll Do.
Analyze supplier quotations
Perform cost breakdowns
Conduct market checks
Develop cost databases
Maintain price trend reports
Maintain commodity cost benchmarks
Collaborate with engineering experts
Validate cost drivers
Work cross-functionally with teams
Ensure alignment on cost targets
Provide inputs to category managers
Provide inputs to sourcing leads
Contribute insights to supplier selection
Contribute insights to contract awarding
Identify cost optimization opportunities
Recommend cost optimization opportunities
Support balancing cost
Identify risks in supplier quotations
Ensure transparency in quotation validation
Ensure fairness in quotation validation
Ensure consistency in quotation validation
Ensure transparency in cost analysis
Ensure fairness in cost analysis
Ensure consistency in cost analysis
Present findings to management
Collect supplier capacity data
Review supplier capacity data
Validate supplier capacity data
Align supplier capacity with demand
Monitor global supply chain dynamics
Monitor capacity trends
Provide early-warning insights
Engage suppliers for capacity commitments
Support structured supplier reviews
Ensure adherence to delivery volumes
Propose mitigation measures
Maintain transparency in capacity assessments
Maintain consistency in capacity assessments
Support contract discussions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; International teams; Cross-functional collaboration; Procurement teams; Finance teams; Quality teams; Engineering teams; Sourcing teams; Planning teams; Suppliers
Communication Scope
Presentation skills; Convey technical insights; Convey financial insights
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