Consultant Vendor Management
Detalles del Trabajo
Description
ABOUT US
Mercedes-Benz USA is responsible for the sales, marketing, and
service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United
States. In our people, you will find a tremendous commitment to our
corporate values. Our products and employees reflect this dedication.
We are looking for diverse top-notch individuals to join the
Mercedes-Benz Team and uphold these hallmarks.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Responsible
for assisting in managing all supplier/vendor activities for MBUSA.
This includes assessing current suppliers/vendors, guiding business
units through the vendor lifecycle, conducting thorough risk
assessments and close monitoring of relevant topics, and providing
strategic guidance for compliance due diligence and targeted risk
mitigation process.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Vendor Lifecycle Process Oversight
a. Serve as an end-to-end single point of contact for
business units, guiding them through the lifecycle of the
suppliers/vendors to ensure strict adherence to policies and
compliance standards, including but not limited to, the stages of the
procurement process, onboarding, monitoring, and assessments during
supplier off-boarding.
b. Collaborate closely with business units
to understand their requirements and facilitate seamless vendor
engagements.
2. Vendor Relationship Monitoring and Risk Management
a. Manage the existing portfolio
of vendors/suppliers, establishing governance for ongoing vendor
relationship management.
b. Identify bundling opportunities to
optimize vendor engagements, reduce costs, and improve overall
effectiveness.
c. Identify, quantify, report, and manage risks
associated with vendors and outsourcing opportunities.
d. Create
comprehensive vendor profiles and classify vendors based on associated
risks.
e. Conduct regular updates and reviews to ensure the
accuracy of vendor information.
3. Due Diligence
and Compliance
a. Execute comprehensive risk
assessments and act as a consultant to business owners on MB policies
to initiate compliance due diligence processes and information
security checks.
b. Implement targeted risk mitigation measures
when required.
4. Performance Management
a. Assist internal customers in monitoring
vendors in accordance with agreed key performance indications (KPIs)
and Service level agreements (SLAs)
b. Develop scorecard metrics
to evaluate vendor performance and provide constructive feedback
against established expectations.
5. Additional
duties as required.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•
Minimum of four years of experience in any combination of the
following areas:
Vendor Management, Information Security, Accounting, Administration, Business – General, Business Management, Project Management, Finance, Integrated Supply Chain Management (ISCM), Marketing, Market Research, Contract Negotiation/Legal
• Excellent communication skills to work with internal business
partners in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to
analyze data, establish facts, identify trends and variance, and
integrate information from a variety of sources with varying levels of
complexity.
• Strong understanding of policies, compliance, and
risk management.
• Execute with a high degree of self-direction,
self-management, business professionalism, and integrity to adhere to
strict MB policies.
• Ability to build and maintain positive
relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced
process understanding and attention to detail.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree
(accredited school) with emphasis in any of the following:
Accounting
Business Administration
Business
Management
Communications
Economics, Finance
Information
Technology
International Relations / Business
Technical
Management-Logistics
Mathematics
Management Information System
(MIS)
Marketing
Statistics
Technology
The equivalent
combination of education and/or experience in project management,
contracting, negotiation and direct/production material procurement.
EEO STATEMENT
Mercedes-Benz USA is committed to fostering an inclusive
environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team.
We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified
applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity,
gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran
status, physical or other disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local law.
Organization Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Primary Location United States of America-Georgia-Atlanta Work Locations One Mercedes-Benz Drive One Mercedes-Benz Drive Atlanta 30328
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