Internship in International Procurement Services Purchasing for packaging systems and employee leasing starting December 2023 in Bremen bei Mercedes Benz Group AG

• Are you not afraid to make strategically important decisions?
• Do you want to play an active role in shaping the transformation process of the Group?
• Do you like to take on the role of challenger?
• Do you always think one step ahead?
• Do you enjoy getting the best out of things?
• Do you have an interest in purchasing and a desire to develop yourself further?
• Do you like to make data-driven decisions?
• Is IT more than just a two-letter abbreviation for you and are you fascinated by forward-looking technologies?

Then the IPS team is the right place for you!

Who we are:

Mercedes-Benz Group AG is one of the most successful automotive companies in the world. With Mercedes-Benz Group AG and the business units Mercedes-Benz Cars, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG, the vehicle manufacturer is one of the largest and most successful suppliers of premium passenger cars.

With more than 12,000 employees, the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen is the largest private employer in the region. Eleven models, e.g. GLC, EQC and EQE, are currently manufactured at the site.

We are International Procurement Services (IPS) - the central purchasing organization for non-production materials for Mercedes-Benz Group AG. With our daily efforts we actively create a measurable value proposition through the best combination of price, quality and innovation. Here we see ourselves as a challenger vis-à-vis the specialist departments and suppliers. In doing so, we rely on digitized purchasing across the board, make our decisions based on data, and consistently implement the Mercedes-Benz Group strategy with our extra mile. Our area of responsibility covers a broad spectrum - from production facilities to IT and services.

This is what the IPS team offers you:

Welcome to the team - From day one, you will be a member of a global team of purchasing experts. During your internship you will strengthen our team in various tasks and become an important part of our permanent work processes. It is important to us to actively integrate you into the team both on-site and in the home office.

Team spirit - In our team we strengthen the cohesion through mutual support, trust and eye level. We are all united by the mindset of constantly developing ourselves in order to achieve the best results.

Variety - Through interdisciplinary project work in different material groups you can constantly develop your skills and competences.

Hands-on mentality - Our work is characterized by a pronounced implementation strength as well as a high design factor in a global and dynamic environment. In addition, the work offers a lot of personal responsibility through short decision-making paths - you become decision-makers.

Opportunities - We enable rapid and dynamic further development through a pronounced feedback and learning culture. You have the chance to work on forward-looking solutions, to continuously expand your expertise in purchasing and to grow personally.

Feedback - With regular feedback meetings we try to fully exploit your potential and reflect on your performance. You should have the chance to acquire a broad overview of purchasing departments and therefore we also offer you the opportunity to work on projects together with other teams.

In this team you will work:

What makes our team IPS/215 Purchasing for Packaging Systems and Employee Leasing within IPS special? With both product groups, we are responsible for a large share of the total procurement volume of IPS in the national as well as in the international area. In addition, we advise our customers on numerous transformation processes such as digitalization in order to ensure optimal procurement in the future.

The aim is to generate real added value, i.e. we ensure optimal prices and security of supply within the Group. In doing so, we are a strategic partner for our specialist departments.

Examples:

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