Intern Sustainability Supply Chain - Human Rights in Procurement

The Mercedes-Benz Group AG is one of the world's most successful automotive companies. With Mercedes-Benz AG, the vehicle manufacturer is one of the largest and most successful providers of premium cars. We are part of MP (Mercedes-Benz Cars Purchasing and Supplier Quality) - the central purchasing organization of Mercedes-Benz AG. Our team is responsible for fulfilling internal and legal due diligence obligations in the supply chain, such as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). For this, we face the daily challenge of making our processes and measures even more effective and sustainable in order to prevent, minimize or, where possible, end negative impacts on people and the environment worldwide. As part of our team, you have the opportunity to actively contribute to the implementation of compliance and sustainability strategies in purchasing and make an important contribution in the area of supply chain responsibility.

• Co-design and further development of processes to fulfill human rights and environmental due diligence obligations
• Conducting product-group-specific risk analyses
• Support in planning and coordinating sustainability audits based on established industry standards and audit platforms
• Participation in international supplier communication and coordination with involved specialist departments
• Support in obtaining and evaluating supplier self-disclosures for sustainability assessment and, if applicable, follow-up measures
• Conducting benchmark and trend analyses
• Research on legal requirements and regulations, for example in connection with LkSG, CSDDD or CSRD
• Assistance in digitizing internal processes
• Participation in cross-departmental meetings to coordinate projects and measures

• Degree in Business Administration or Law, Law, Sustainability Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or comparable course of study
• Very good German and English skills, written and spoken
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Independent and reliable working style
• Analytical and conceptual skills
• Commitment and team spirit
• Affinity for digitalization topics