Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (f/m/x)

AUTO1 Group GmbH; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to enhance and streamline their procurement processes in Berlin. This role involves contract negotiations, supplier management, and cross-functional project leadership, contributing significantly to the efficiency and success of the production department.

Leistungen

€750 starting bonus for new starters

Flexible home office options

Above-average corporate pension plan

Discounts on major brands

Diverse and inclusive work culture

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in procurement/supply chain management.
• Experience in a start-up, consultancy, or automotive sector.
• Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier relationships.
• Analyze supplier data for optimization.
• Develop a European roadmap for cost savings.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Solution-oriented

Teamwork

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (f/m/x)

Business Development & Strategic Roles • Germany, Berlin

Company Description

Our Production Department is responsible for the operations behind the online used-car-buying-experience for private customers - from decision of repair scope and evaluation of car condition, repairs of a vehicle to collecting all data points needed to advertise the car online. We focus on speed, quality, and efficiency while always applying a data-driven approach. Support us as Senior Supply Chain Manager in Production by constantly questioning the status quo and demonstrating your negotiating skills and supply chain knowledge.

As part of the Business Development team at our headquarters in Berlin, you work closely with all Production management teams in Europe and our Director Production Europe to enhance our supply chain for Production.

Your new Role

1. Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier relationships to maximize value.
2. Analyze supplier data, products, lead times, and pricing to identify optimization potential.
3. Identify and integrate new top suppliers to build a superior supplier network serving all production centers in Europe.
4. Develop and execute a European roadmap for cost savings and other supplier network improvements.
5. Oversee and lead the improvement of all procurement processes with the Production department, including system implementation, ongoing analysis, budgeting, and cross-border benchmarking.
6. Manage cross-functional, data-driven projects and collaborate with stakeholders including top management.

Your Skills

1. Proven experience in procurement from a start-up, management consultancy, a fast-growing company, or the automotive sector with 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement/supply chain management.
2. Excellent communication and contract negotiation skills.
3. Strong hands-on experience building procurement processes.
4. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to draw conclusions from data.
5. Pragmatic, solution-oriented, highly organized, and capable of working independently and in teams.
6. Fluent English skills are required; German proficiency is a plus.

Our Offer

• €750 starting bonus for all new starters until the end of the month
• Join a company that has evolved from a unicorn to a listed public company!
• International working environment with exciting projects
• Flexible home office options to support work-life balance
• Above-average corporate pension plan
• Discounts on brands like Flaconi, Bosch, Apple, Sky, and special offers on used cars for you, your family, and friends

Join us in building the best way to buy and sell cars!

Contact
Emily Albrecht
At AUTO1 Group, we foster an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or other non-merit factors.

Berlin, Germany Business Development & Strategic Roles

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