Supply Chain Manager

Summary

Join AUTO1 Group's Production Department as a Business Development Manager and contribute to redefining the used car market. Collaborate closely with on-site departments in Germany to enhance the used-car-refurbishment process. Responsibilities include building and expanding the supplier network, setting up procurement budgeting, and improving purchasing strategies. You will monitor market landscapes and negotiate contracts, while collaborating cross-departmentally. The role requires proven procurement experience, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and strong analytical abilities. The company offers a 750€ starting bonus, home office options, an above-average corporate pension plan, and employee discounts.

Requirements

• Proven experience in the area of procurement from a start-up, a management consultancy, a dynamic, fast-growing company or from the automotive sector
• Excellent communication and contract negotiations skills
• Familiarity with modern procurement methodologies and supply chain processes
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to draw conclusions from data
• You are pragmatic, solution-oriented, highly organised and can work independently as well as in a team
• Fluent English skills, German would be a plus

Responsibilities

• Build and expand supplier network for the production processes
• Set up and refine procurement budgeting and cross-border benchmarking procurement processes
• Actively contribute to the further development and improvement of purchasing strategies and continuous search for innovative solutions
• Monitor the market landscape and customer/supplier relationships to identify potential for savings and optimisation
• Carry out enquiries, tenders and negotiations; negotiate, conclude, manage and monitor contracts
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to develop and implement effective procurement solutions

Benefits

• 750€ starting bonus for all new starters until the end of the month
• Your life-work balance is very important to us, so we offer you home office options
• Your future is important to us, which is why we have an above-average corporate pension plan to top it off
• We offer discounts on well-known brands like Flaconi, Bosch, Apple and Sky, as well as special offers on used cars for you, your family and your friends