Procurement Manager - Mandarin Speaker

Andercore; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus program

Team events & offsites

Job summary

Andercore, Berlin-based AI-native supplier of industrial materials for energy and infrastructure, seeks a procurement-oriented professional to lead supplier engagement and strategic sourcing at scale.

You will negotiate €1M+ procurements, build strong supplier relationships, and drive operational growth with data-driven insights while collaborating with global teams. Fluency in Mandarin and English is required, with ownership from day one in a fast-changing tech environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement sourcing and supply chain contracting.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Hands-on mindset with ownership in a fast-scaling, tech-driven environment.
• Interest in AI-driven transformation of global supply chains.
• Mandarin fluency with strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and acquire suppliers across Europe and worldwide.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, payment terms, and contracts of €1M+ procurement spend.
• Build commercial relationships to fuel growth and ensure reliable supply.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to drive operational growth and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Sales and operations to improve processes using automation and data.
• Analyze performance data, track KPIs, and deliver actionable insights.
• Assess market trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing structures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Support long-term sourcing plans and risk mitigation.
• Resolve supplier-related issues including quality, delivery, or compliance.

Skills

Procurement sourcing

Supply chain contracting

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Tech-driven transformation

Job description

Andercore is the AI-native supplier of industrial materials and goods for energy and infrastructure. We execute trade and distribution end-to-end, on our own account, at the speed of compute - and we are becoming the supplier of record for the entire industry.

Industrial procurement is a €900B market in Europe alone and the largest manual market on earth. 95% of customers have no direct access to global supply chains. Materials pass through four or five intermediaries before they reach a site, and 40% of the margin evaporates on the way. For decades, the operating system of this industry was people: people to source, negotiate, finance, ship, and sell.

We built the alternative from scratch. We are the supplier. We buy from global sources and sell to European customers on our own account. Our AI runs the full trade: sourcing, quality, pricing, sales, logistics, credit, and financing. One request. A firm quote in minutes. Delivered on time. For the customer, it feels like buying from their preferred local supplier. No warehouses. No fleet. No inventory risk. Every trade is pre-sold before it is bought.

Where we are today:

• Strong triple-digit-million euro turnover run rate, the majority of it from repeat customers
• Seven European markets live, sourced from suppliers across Asia and beyond
• 80+ people across Berlin (HQ), London, and Shanghai
• $90M raised in equity and debt, including our $40M Series B, from Atomico, Project A, Target Global, and Inven Capital - with working capital facilities from UniCredit and KfW

What You Will Do

• Identify, engage, and acquire suppliers across Europe and worldwide.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, payment terms, and contracts of €1M+ procurement spend.
• Build strong commercial relationships that fuel company growth and ensure reliable supply.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to drive operational growth and efficiency, aligning with the company's global objectives.
• Collaborate with Sales and operational teams to solve issues and improve operational processes that leverage automation and data.
• Analyze performance data, track key KPIs, and deliver actionable insights to optimize end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing structures, and adjust strategy accordingly.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support long-term sourcing plans and risk mitigation strategies.
• Resolve supplier-related issues, including quality, delivery, or compliance concerns.

Who You Are

• You are experienced in procurement sourcing and supply chain contracting, and eager to take on responsibility in a fast-scaling, tech-driven environment.
• You have strong analytical and negotiation skills, and can clearly articulate complex subjects with confidence and precision.
• You bring a hands-on mentality — you take ownership, solve problems independently, and thrive in dynamic settings.
• You are motivated by technology-driven transformation and curious about how AI can reshape global supply chains.
• Mandarin fluently and strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

What's In It for You

• Real ownership from day one — shape operational processes in a fast-scaling, AI-first company.
• Learn from the best — work directly with senior operators.
• Competitive compensation — attractive base salary and performance-based bonus program.
• Personal growth & visibility — rapid learning opportunities, cross-functional exposure, and early leadership potential in a growing global team.
• Vibrant company culture — modern Berlin office, monthly All-Hands, team events, and regular offsites.