Between start-ups and IT giants.
How do the "CASE" megatrends affect the work in the unit Procurement & Supplier Quality? What sort of background should one have to work there“? We spoke about these and other questions with Shuang Sui.
Could you please introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is Shuang (nickname "Jingxuan") Sui. I studied international trade management and worked at a large trading company before joining former Daimler in 2013. I am currently working in Böblingen as a buyer for Connected Services and Digital Content – such as live traffic information or map data – for Mercedes-Benz Cars, Vans and smart.
Why did you choose Mercedes-Benz as your employer?
As I was looking for new challenges I came across an advertisement for a job at Daimler. I can still remember what it said: "…to redefine the automobile with the automobile's inventor…". That was when the automotive industry had just started working with partners in the consumer electronics and IT sectors in order to bring connected services onto the market. It sounded like a very interesting challenge to me.
What was your previous experience at Mercedes-Benz – starting from your first day in the company until today?
My start at the company and in my unit was made very easy for me. There was a clear structure there, with an induction plan and various courses etc. There is also a mentor system in which experienced employees are available to answer new colleagues' questions. On my second day the team were invited back to the boss's house for a barbecue. I was immediately impressed by the familiar and relaxed atmosphere. At the very start I organized a business trip to China with my boss and other colleagues. I enjoyed that a lot because I was immediately given a lot of responsibility.