Director of Trading & Procurement

Andercore; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading AI-driven trade platform in Berlin is seeking a Senior Director of Procurement to enhance supplier acquisition and management. This strategic role will drive supplier engagement and optimize procurement processes while leading a high-performance team. Ideal candidates will possess 3–7 years of experience in competitive environments and a strong background in B2B supplier negotiations. This offers an attractive compensation package with the chance to shape a growing organization backed by top-tier investors.

Qualifikationen

• 3–7 years in competitive environments, preferably Tier-1 consulting.
• Expertise in procurement strategy and transformation.
• Proactive and independent with strong execution skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead supplier acquisition and management across markets.
• Drive expansion of global supplier ecosystem through partnerships.
• Optimize end-to-end procurement processes.

Kenntnisse

Procurement strategy

B2B supplier negotiations

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business or related field

Jobbeschreibung

About the Company

The AI-driven trade platform transforming industrial supply in infrastructure, energy, and construction materials. It connects vetted suppliers across Asia, Europe, and the GCC region with local demand through a single integrated platform.

Its proprietary AI stack digitizes and automates the full lifecycle of materials trade – from procurement and pricing to inventory, logistics, and embedded financing – replacing thousands of manual, relationship-driven processes with real-time orchestration.

Buyers gain instant quotes, reliable availability, and predictable delivery through a unified operating system. Suppliers benefit from accurate forecasting, disciplined demand management, and seamless integration into cross-border fulfillment networks. The company partners with leading brands to run both dropship and cross-dock fulfillment motions for large-scale transactions, turning global supply chains into predictable, repeatable, software-like workflows.

The company has scaled to triple-digit-million GMV, operates across six international markets, and is rapidly expanding toward profitability. With a team of 80+ people across Berlin (HQ) and Asia, it is building the world’s first industrial-grade AI operating system for materials – redefining how global trade works in one of the world’s largest and most essential industries.

The company is backed by top-tier investors as well as global institutional banking partners, having recently closed its $40m series B - Atomico, Project A, and Invent Capital with institutional backing from Commerzbank and KfW.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven (Senior) Director of Procurement to lead supplier acquisition and management across existing and emerging markets. This critical leadership role drives the expansion of our global supplier ecosystem through strategic partnerships, streamlined and scalable onboarding, and strong supplier engagement, while leading the optimization and automation of end-to-end procurement processes.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-oriented leader with deep expertise in B2B supplier negotiations, channel development, and partnership-led growth. You will combine high-impact supplier partnerships, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to transform procurement operations, accelerate commercial growth, and deliver measurable impact across multiple markets.

As part of our management leadership team, you will have a pathway to multi-region oversight, a highly competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives, and the opportunity to shape a high-performance organization from our Berlin headquarters, backed by top-tier investors.

What Success Looks Like

• Supplier Network: A robust, high-quality supplier network with high retention and engagement across existing and emerging markets.
  

• Revenue & Growth: Supplier revenue targets consistently met or exceeded, by ensuring high availability and competitive prices.
  

• Strategic Partnerships & Market Leadership: Long-term agreements secured, emerging opportunities captured, and successful entry into new markets with strong competitive positioning.
  

• Supplier Experience & Team Performance: Exceptional supplier experience enabled through strong cross-functional collaboration, supported by a high-performing, motivated procurement and business development team.
  

• Operational Excellence: Streamlined processes, reduced time-to-onboard suppliers, and improved overall procurement efficiency.
  

• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Accurate, actionable reporting that drives continuous improvement and informs executive strategy.
  

Who you are

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business or related field.

• 3–7 years in competitive environments, preferably Tier-1 consulting.

• Expertise in procurement strategy and transformation.

• Passionate about high-growth startups and transforming traditional industries.

• Strong analytical, communication, and hands-on execution skills.

• Proactive, independent, and able to engage directly with stakeholders.

• Bonus: Experience in marketplaces, SaaS, or construction/infrastructure + German fluency

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic. We believe that diversity drives innovation, creativity, and collective strength.