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Senior Strategic Procurement Manager (f/m/x)
full-timeBerlin

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Location

Berlin

Type

full-time

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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 5 years of working experience in procurement preferably with experience in implementing new processes and category management
  • Experience in such categories as Technology (IT: software, hosting, telephony), Classifieds, Real Estate, Facility Management, Human Resource or Marketing 
  • 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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Other facts

Tech stack
Procurement,Sourcing Strategies,Category Management,Contract Management,Analytical Thinking,Excel Skills,Communication,Vendor Collaboration

About AUTO1 Group

Founded in 2012, AUTO1 Group is Europe’s leading digital automotive platform for buying, selling, and financing used cars. By leveraging technology and data, we are maximizing value for consumers and partner dealers in Europe across three brands: wirkaufendeinauto.de, Autohero and AUTO1.com. With wirkaufendeinauto.de and its sister brands, we offer consumers a fast and easy way to sell their cars. Our Retail brand Autohero makes choosing, buying, and financing high-quality used cars easy and stress-free. AUTO1.com is Europe’s largest wholesale trading platform for car dealers, supporting them in growing their businesses. We operate in over 30 countries, employed 6,300 people at the end of 2024, generated revenue of EUR 6.3 billion and sold 690,000 cars in 2024. We went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in February 2021 and are part of the MDAX (Mid-cap German stock market index).

Join us by checking out our open positions:

AUTO1 Group / AUTO1.com
auto1-group.com/careers/

Autohero
careers.autohero.com

wirkaufendeinauto.de and its sister brands
karriere.wirkaufendeinauto.de

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Technology, Information and Internet
Founding Year: 2012

What you'll do

  • The Senior Strategic Procurement Manager will lead sourcing boards and align on sourcing strategies while owning the Source to Pay process. They will also evaluate savings potential and create a category roadmap.

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What does a Senior Strategic Procurement Manager (f/m/x) do at AUTO1 Group?

As a Senior Strategic Procurement Manager (f/m/x) at AUTO1 Group, you will: the Senior Strategic Procurement Manager will lead sourcing boards and align on sourcing strategies while owning the Source to Pay process. They will also evaluate savings potential and create a category roadmap..

Why join AUTO1 Group as a Senior Strategic Procurement Manager (f/m/x)?

AUTO1 Group is a leading Technology, Information and Internet company.

Is the Senior Strategic Procurement Manager (f/m/x) position at AUTO1 Group remote?

The Senior Strategic Procurement Manager (f/m/x) position at AUTO1 Group is based in Berlin, Germany. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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