Praktikant*in Baureihenmanagement Einkauf

Join Our Team in Global Procurement at Mercedes-Benz

Gestalte die Zukunft der Mobilität mit: Werde Teil unseres Teams im globalen Einkauf bei Mercedes-Benz!
The Direktion Procurement and Supplier Quality Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans (MP) am Standort Sindelfingen is the driving force behind the global purchasing and quality activities for the Pkw and Vans of the Mercedes-Benz brand. We are responsible for the strategic design and operational implementation of global purchasing activities as well as material group strategies. Our goal is to optimize the entire value chain and unlock significant cost-saving potentials to ensure the success of our products worldwide.
Within this dynamic environment, the Baureihenmanagement acts as a central interface. It coordinates purchasing and quality-related processes that are crucial for the successful market introduction of our future vehicle models. This includes close and regular coordination with the strategic project management as well as with our cross-functional partners from development, quality, sales, logistics, controlling, and cost planning. Furthermore, the Baureihenmanagement is responsible for coordinating the localization scopes for our production plants on four continents – a task that requires global networking and precision.
Your tasks – challenges that will inspire you:
Active support in strategically important new product projects that shape the future of Mercedes-Benz
Participation in the cross-departmental coordination of activities between development, quality, production, suppliers, and aftersales to ensure a smooth project flow
Independent processing of exciting work packages within the Baureihenmanagement
Professional data preparation for the project management to enable informed decisions on new product awards and changes in the ongoing series
Comprehensive support of the team in daily business, for example, in the creation of decision templates or the further development and optimization of our processes
The position can start in September 2026.
Your profile – what you bring:
A successfully completed degree in business administration, business sciences, or a comparable field
Basic knowledge in the areas of purchasing and materials management is advantageous and facilitates your entry
Excellent PC/EDV skills in all common applications (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
Fluent German and English skills in speech and writing
A motivated and independent working style, coupled with high reliability and a self-confident demeanor
High commitment, pronounced willingness to engage, and an outstanding team capability to achieve joint successes
Additional information:
We look forward to your online application with resume, cover letter, certificates, current enrollment certificate with indication of the semester, possibly proof of mandatory internship, and proof of the standard study period. Please do not forget to mark your documents as "relevant for this application" in the online form and note the maximum file size of 5 MB.
Further information on the admission criteria can be found here.
Disabled and equally qualified applicants are welcome! The disabled employees' representative (sbv-sindelfingen@mercedes-benz.com) will gladly support you in the application process.
HR Services will be happy to help you with any questions regarding the application process. You can reach us by email at myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone at 0711/17-99000 (Mon-Fri 10-12 AM & 1-3 PM).