Strategic Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

Founded in 2021, the company is a trailblazing supply chain platform that has redefined the way large construction material orders are sourced, distributed, and financed. They are on a mission to unlock the vast potential of cross-border supply for the Western Market by providing access to high-quality construction materials at a global scale through their innovative platform. Since its launch in January 2022, the company has successfully served hundreds of companies and generated exponential growth toward profitability.

The company’s distinct competitive advantage lies in its ability to organize the supply chain through digital innovation. By eliminating middlemen and embracing tech-first and AI, it creates a seamless connection between suppliers and buyers. Its proprietary platform technology not only facilitates supply and demand matching but also offers a comprehensive suite of services, including cloud inventory management, fulfillment solutions, and fintech capabilities.

Since its inception, the company has been at the forefront of construction material management, helping companies access high-quality materials efficiently and cost-effectively. The platform provides a user-friendly experience that empowers businesses to thrive. The company counts 75+ FTEs located across Germany (Berlin HQ), China, and India. The company is on track to achieve profitability and generated triple digits million GMV.

• 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 be pushed to the next level
• An experienced founding team (three companies, 2 exits)
• A future-proof job with an attractive salary in a successful and value-oriented company
• Collaboration with top-tier investors and angles (incl. various unicorn founders) as well as leading market experts
• A challenging yet rewarding work environment, and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing company
• Beautiful office space in the center of Berlin, monthly all-hands, team events, and team lunches

Join one of the fastest-growing B2B companies in Europe in an industry that is starving for innovative solutions. Work with an international intercultural team led by serial entrepreneurs and seasoned executives, advised by some of the brightest minds in the industry.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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