Talent Acquisition Lead (m/f/d)

We’re looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead (m/f/d) to join one of our portfolio companies and lead its recruiting strategy and hiring execution.
In your day-to-day work, you’ll focus on driving hiring plans, optimizing recruitment performance, and leading a growing TA team, and get the opportunity to contribute to various cross-functional people initiatives.

Join our portfolio company: A next-generation supply chain platform, the company is redefining how one of the world’s largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high-efficiency access to premium materials at scale. Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fueled exponential growth, optimizing procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitization and AI-driven supply chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple-digit million GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous, AI-powered supply chain orchestration.

In this role, you’ll:

• Develop and execute scalable hiring strategies to meet headcount goals across functions
• Partner closely with leadership to understand workforce planning needs and translate priorities into action
• Own the full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding — including hiring for senior roles yourself
• Use data-driven insights to improve recruitment KPIs such as time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, and offer acceptance rates
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing Talent Acquisition team (currently 3 FTE)
• Ensure a strong candidate and hiring manager experience across the entire recruitment funnel

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including some experience in a leadership role
• Comfortable working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) — ideally Ashby
• Strong analytical mindset, using data and KPIs to improve hiring outcomes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing environment

Please note that we are looking for support in the Berlinoffice of our portfolio company. Eligibility to work within the EU is required as well.

Benefits and Perks

• Fulfil a role with entrepreneurial freedom and take a pre-validated business model to the next level
• Join an experienced founding team of serial and 2nd-time founders
• Attractive base and bonus compensation program
• Collaboration with top-tier investors and angels (incl. various unicorn founders) as well as leading market experts

Apply below and become a part of our success story!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Project A is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.

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