Mercedes-Benz said on the 14th that it established the "Asia-Pacific regional purchasing and supplier quality management" organization in Seoul as a key base to strengthen supply chain collaboration in major Asian markets.
At the launch event held at the Mercedes-Benz Korea headquarters in Jung District, Seoul, were Chief Technology Officer Jörg Burzer, who oversees development and purchasing at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Mercedes-Benz Korea CEO Matthias Vaitl, and Steffen Mauersberger, vice president of Asia-Pacific purchasing and supplier quality management.
The new organization will be placed under Mercedes-Benz Group AG's purchasing and supplier quality management organization, reflecting the region-based operating structure established in key regions worldwide.
With Korea and Japan as the core, it will oversee purchasing and supplier quality management activities across the Asia-Pacific region, and major Southeast Asian markets will also be included in its jurisdiction. It will also serve as a strategic bridge that organically links the headquarters purchasing organization with the Asia-Pacific region.
CTO Jörg Burzer said, "Korea has a highly advanced automotive industry environment and a dynamic and innovative supply base," adding, "With the launch of this organization, we will further strengthen existing partnerships while actively seeking new collaboration opportunities across advanced technologies and high-tech components."
The new organization will operate with three departments: ▲business development ▲purchasing ▲supplier quality management. Vice President Mauersberger, who has played a key role within the Mercedes-Benz Group's purchasing and supplier quality management organization, will lead the team.