Strategic Procurement Manager (f/m/x)

Company Description

AUTO1 Group is Europe's leading digital automotive platform. As a dynamic tech company, we are revolutionizing the automotive industry with our brands wirkaufendeinauto.de, AUTO1.com and Autohero. Our strong team of 6.000 people is dedicated to making Europe-wide car trading and transport as fast and stress-free as possible for our customers.

We are looking for a Strategic Procurement Manager based in Berlin to build new processes and contribute to the company strategy of profitable growth. Are you a dynamic and results-oriented strategic thinker with a proven track record in procurement? Apply to be a part of our procurement team to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing automotive companies in Europe.

What we offer:

Be part of Europe's leading digital automotive platform!

Work-life balance is part of our culture, we offer you home office option up to 3 days a week

Special offers on used cars for you, your family and your friends

Time to relax: 28 days vacation

Above-average corporate pension plan

More than 90 different nationalities make up for a truly international and diverse working environment

Job Description

Leading sourcing boards with departments and aligning on sourcing strategies

Owning Source to Pay process for the category: from planning to payment including suppliers selection, tendering and negotiations

Preparing guidelines and benchmarking

Evaluating savings potential per each account on EU-level, delivering savings

Creating and executing a category roadmap

Evaluating base of payment terms per category and execute improvement targets

Contract management: creating contracts overviews and renewals plans

Working efficiently and autonomously in highly self-driven manner

Coordinating multiple internal stakeholders with various hierarchy level

Driving collaboration and partnership with vendors

Qualifications

At least 3 years of working experience in procurement preferably with experience in implementing new processes and category management

Experience in Technology category (IT: software, hosting, telephony)

Completed studies, preferably a master degree

Ideally, in-depth knowledge in global procurement as a Procurement Manager

Sound experience in building up strategies and driving initiatives, for business improvement

A high level of analytical thinking coupled with advanced Excel skills

You master excellent verbal and written communication in English, while German is a plus

Additional Information

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

You do not meet 100% of the requirements? Take your shot and apply anyway! We offer room for growth and challenges to learn from.

Contact:

Katharina Ruhnke

At AUTO1 Group we live an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity. We welcome every applicant; regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other non-merit factor.

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