Senior Strategic Procurement Manager (f/m/x)

<p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li><p>Leading sourcing boards with departments and aligning on sourcing strategies</p> </li> <li><p>Owning Source to Pay process for the category: from planning to payment including suppliers selection, tendering and negotiations</p> </li> <li><p>Preparing guidelines and benchmarking</p> </li> <li><p>Evaluating savings potential per each account on EU-level, delivering savings</p> </li> <li><p>Creating and executing a category roadmap</p> </li> <li><p>Evaluating base of payment terms per category and execute improvement targets</p> </li> <li><p>Contract management: creating contracts overviews and renewals plans</p> </li> <li><p>Working efficiently and autonomously in highly self-driven manner</p> </li> <li><p>Coordinating multiple internal stakeholders with various hierarchy level</p> </li> <li><p>Driving collaboration and partnership with vendors</p> </li> <li><p>At least 5 years of working experience in procurement preferably with experience in implementing new processes and category management</p> </li> <li><p>Experience in such categories as Technology (IT: software, hosting, telephony), Classifieds, Real Estate, Facility Management, Human Resource or Marketing</p> </li> <li><p>Completed studies, preferably a master degree</p> </li> <li><p>Ideally, in-depth knowledge in global procurement as a Procurement Manager</p> </li> <li><p>Sound experience in building up strategies and driving initiatives, for business improvement</p> </li> <li><p>A high level of analytical thinking coupled with advanced Excel skills</p> </li> <li><p>You master excellent verbal and written communication in English, while German is a plus</p> </li> <li><p>Be part of Europe's leading digital automotive platform!</p> </li> <li><p>Work-life balance is part of our culture, we offer you home office option up to 3 days a week</p> </li> <li><p>Special offers on used cars for you, your family and your friends</p> </li> <li><p>Time to relax: 28 days vacation</p> </li> <li><p>Above-average corporate pension plan</p> </li> <li><p>More than 90 different nationalities make up for a truly international and diverse working environment</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Join us, building the best way to buy and sell cars!</strong> </p> <p>You do not meet 100% of the requirements? Take your shot and apply anyway! We offer room for growth and challenges to learn from.</p> <p><strong>Contact:</strong> </p> <p>Katharina Ruhnke</p> <p><em>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.</em> </p> <p>#LI-A1</p>