Mercedes-Benz announced on the 14th that it has newly established the “Asia-Pacific Procurement and Supplier Management” organization in Seoul to strengthen its supply chain network in key Asian markets.

The launch ceremony held at the Seoul headquarters was attended by Jörg Burzer, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Matthias Wythe, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Korea, and Steffen Mauersberger, Vice President of Asia-Pacific Procurement and Supplier Management.

The new organization was formed in line with Mercedes-Benz’s global procurement and quality management structure, which is operated by major regions worldwide. The Seoul headquarters will oversee supplier management and procurement across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on Korea and Japan, and will also cover key Southeast Asian markets. It will play a central role in connecting information between headquarters and the region and in strengthening the foundation for strategic cooperation.

CTO Jörg Burzer said, “Korea is a country that combines a highly advanced automotive industry with innovative supply chain competitiveness. Through the establishment of the Seoul organization, we will expand new collaboration opportunities in the fields of high-tech components and advanced technologies.”

The Seoul organization consists of three departments: Business Development, Procurement, and Supplier Management. The entire organization will fall under the Procurement and Quality Management division of Mercedes-Benz Group, and will be led by Vice President Steffen Mauersberger, who has extensive global experience.

Mercedes-Benz stated that through this new establishment it plans to actively leverage Korea’s technological capabilities and manufacturing competitiveness, while further strengthening relationships with suppliers in the Asian market.

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