Strategic Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

Founded in 2021, the company runs a trailblazing marketplace that redefines one of the largest supply chains on earth. The company’s mission is to unlock the vast potential of cross-border supply for the Western Market by providing global access to high-quality products through its innovative platform. Since its launch in January 2022, the firm has operated discreetly with no public profile or media coverage while it has successfully served hundreds of companies. Serving both major industry players and mid-sized companies, the company utilizes a cutting-edge technology platform that is growing ultra-fast. Having secured substantial capital from top-tier VCs, Unicorn and Decacorn founders, and industry experts through various funding rounds, the company is well-funded and is extending its team. The company counts c.50 FTEs located across Germany, China, France, the UK, India, Portugal, and Turkey with its HQ in Berlin/Germany.

We are seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to join our team on-site. In this role, you will join the mission of building a global supply chain taking responsibility for the acquisition, retention and optimisation of our supplier base, product portfolio and pricing strategies.

• Source new suppliers to support the company's expansion into new markets and new product categories.
• Manage relationships with existing suppliers; employing best practices throughout onboarding, negotiation and contracting.
• Purchasing, contracting and delivering 7-digit deals on a weekly basis; demonstrating a high level of professionalism, operational excellence and analytical skill.
• Optimizing processes across our supply chain to deal with 10x growth in purchase volume over the next 12-months.
• Develop understanding of pricing trends through market research, and present these insights to optimize our sales and purchasing strategy.

• Graduate degree in business economics, supply chain management, (industrial) engineering, business administration, informatics, or a quantitative field.
• Minimum 2 years work experience; experience in Sales, Purchasing or Supply Chain related functions is preferred.
• Fluency in German and English. Any other language as a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both internally with stakeholders and externally in contracting, negotiating, and conflict management with vendors.
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, and experienced in RFQ evaluation, forecasting, planning, and risk management.

• A role to fulfill with entrepreneurial freedom and a pre-validated business model to push to the next level
• An experienced founding team (three companies, 2 exits)
• A future-proof job with an attractive salary as well as performance-related bonus payments in a successful and value-oriented company
• Collaboration with top-tier investors and angles (incl. various unicorn founders) as well as leading market experts
• Beautiful office spaces, HQ in the centre of Berlin, multiple global locations