Procurement Truck - Buyer
For all who keep the world moving.
We as Mercedes-Benz Türk develop and produce Trucks & Buses in our factories based in Istanbul & Aksaray in order to shape the future of sustainable transportation.
We are an important part of the production and R&D network of Daimler Truck AG.
Everything we do, contributes to a cleaner, safer, more efficient and distinctive future. We start with listening, build to solve, lead with the long view and progress together!
Are you ready to be part of our global team to keep the world moving?
Purpose
As a key member of our Productive Purchasing organization, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for assigned material groups within the truck business. In this role, you will focus on achieving optimal cost, quality and delivery performance while fostering strong supplier partnerships and supporting new product development.
What you can expect
- Lead and execute negotiation processes for assigned procurement scopes to optimize costs, lead times and quality performance;
- Develop and implement effective procurement strategies, supplier roadmaps and mid- to long-term supplier portfolios;
- Conduct procurement market analyses, evaluate supplier capabilities and execute structured supplier evaluations to support awarding decisions;
- Collaborate closely with international procurement teams and actively participate in Buyer workshops to leverage global synergies;
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering projects through RFQ preparations, cost breakdown analyses and early supplier involvement;
- Monitor supplier performance continuously and drive cost, quality and delivery improvement activities across the entire product life cycle;
- Conduct domestic and international supplier visits, audits and cross-location workshops.
That’s why you are a match
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration;
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in procurement within a production or industrial environment;
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken);
- Strong ability to read, interpret and analyze technical drawings, specifications, and BOMs (Bill of Materials);
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel;
- Strong analytical mindset, structured problem-solving skills, and excellent cross-functional collaboration capabilities;
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier visits and global team workshops.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration;
- Professional experience in productive purchasing within the automotive industry;
- Knowledge of German (spoken and written);
- In-depth understanding of automotive production processes and the Turkish supplier landscape;
- Familiarity with international, cross-location teamwork and global procurement structures.
Why join us?
• Move the world forward: Every 7 of 10 of trucks and 4 of 10 buses produced in Turkiye carry our signature.
• Shape the future of mobility: Guided by the star, we are driving innovation with groundbreaking electric vehicle projects. Your ideas today can change how the world moves tomorrow.
• Global impact, local roots: With 100,000 colleagues across 40+ locations, we embody a truly multinational culture - exporting know-how and impact worldwide in Daimler Truck.
• Drive sustainability with purpose: For us, sustainability isn’t a trend - it’s a responsibility, fully aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
• Grow without boundaries: Cross-functional, cross-location and international rotations — here, borders don’t limit your career. Your growth has no boundaries.
• Learn & evolve: Take advantage of continuous learning, mentoring and development programs designed to support your growth at every step.
• Thrive beyond work: With 20+ active hobby and sports clubs and sponsorship of national teams, we celebrate life both on and off the field.
To join us:
1) Application: Introduce yourself and share why you’re a great fit for the role!
2) Assessment: Show your skills through the tests and tools we’ve prepared for the position. Don’t forget! Each position is unique and requires different skills.
3) Interview: Let’s meet! We’ll get to know each other!
4) Offer: Once everything’s complete, we’ll make our offer. Time to decide!
At Mercedes-Benz Türk, we support diversity and advocate an equitable and inclusive corporate culture. Guided by our principle that “jobs have no gender”, we are building a workplace together where everyone feels they belong through our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. We base our strategy on fairness and equal opportunity, and we evaluate all applications in line with the principle of equality - regardless of age, culture, belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, parenthood or disability status.
So, if you don’t meet all the requirements, we encourage you to go ahead and apply - your unique skills and story might be exactly what we’re looking for.