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 mobility. 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, get inspired by our differences and build to solve. We lead with the long view, progress and make a difference together!

Why you matter in this role

As a National Category Lead for the Procurement of Non-Production Material & Services, you will be part of a dynamic, diverse and idealistic team directly reporting to the headquarters in Germany and aiming to continuously set new global best practices with passion and creativity. As part of the Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş. Non-Production Material Purchasing Team, beyond merely creating savings, you'll be deeply involved with jointly shaping and tailoring business needs, questioning the status quo and creating true business impact.

As a valued individual of the global purchasing organization, by bringing in your ideas and competence, you will also have the chance to play an active role in shaping the future of the global Non Production Material Purchasing function.

What you can expect:

• Managing tenders, auctions and supplier communication in alignment with the global & local process requirements
• Finding creative methods for negotiating with the suppliers to optimize price, quality, terms & conditions
• Understanding the business and creating added value through a co-creation mindset
• Establishing, managing and tracking contracts, ensuring that our compliance and integrity standards are met
• Solving problems by communicating with all relevant stakeholders, playing the role of moderator/facilitator to enable progress
• Through open and positive communication and direct feedback, actively contributing to our joint effort of creating a great working environment

That’s why you’re a match:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree from a relevant discipline
• Negotiation-level English both written and spoken / German is an asset
• Good level of MS-Office skills, advanced Excel knowledge is an asset
• You have strong communication, persuasion and analytical skills
• General procurement experience including contract management is an asset
• You are a self-disciplined, self-learner who likes to plan ahead
• You are a critical thinker and intuitively think outside the box
• You have an eye for the big picture, feel motivated to work independently and take the initiative whenever necessary
• Experience with and interest in going deep on negotiation strategy/design and game theory

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 he 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.