Procurement and Purchasing Manager

About AUTODOC

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Berlin, AUTODOC has grown into Europe’s foremost online platform for automotive aftermarket services. With a digital-first approach, the company operates in 27 European countries, supported by a diverse team of over 5,500 professionals. The organization is committed to leveraging innovative technology to transform mobility and build a sustainable future.

Position Overview

As a Procurement and Purchasing Manager, you will lead the Indirect Procurement Team and play a key role in optimizing procurement operations to support AUTODOC’s ongoing expansion and financial growth. Reporting directly to the VP of Accounting, Reporting, and Tax, you will manage a cross-European team of seven procurement professionals and spearhead initiatives including the multi-year SAP Ariba rollout, strategic vendor management using an ABC Vendor Strategy, and impactful contract negotiations focused on IT and Logistics sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide disciplinary and developmental leadership for a seven-member indirect procurement team, ensuring strong performance and growth.
• Drive the strategic implementation and expansion of SAP Ariba across the organization over multiple years.
• Develop and execute an ABC Vendor Strategy by identifying, onboarding, and managing preferred suppliers to streamline vendor relations.
• Lead contract negotiations and spend management efforts to optimize costs, primarily in IT and Logistics categories.
• Collaborate closely with various internal departments to align procurement actions with overall financial goals set by senior management.
• Continuously analyze procurement workflows and identify opportunities to implement efficient, digitalized processes.

Candidate Profile and Skills

• Fluency in English, Polish, and German, both written and spoken, is mandatory.
• Strong analytical thinking, conceptualization, and negotiation expertise.
• Self-driven with a proactive approach to problem-solving and strategic planning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling effective teamwork and the capability to lead digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven leadership abilities managing teams and reporting directly to executive leadership.

Additional Information and Benefits

• Competitive remuneration tailored to professional experience.
• Employment in a fast-growing international company with stable job security.
• 30 days of annual leave plus an extra day off on your birthday.
• Access to a Mental Wellbeing Program offering free, confidential support to employees and their immediate family members.
• Corporate discounts on automotive parts for personal use and retail discounts up to 75% on travel, technology, fashion, and more.
• Opportunities for career advancement, extensive training through over 650 courses on both soft and hard skills, and personalized coaching.
• Free language courses in English and German.
• Flexible working hours combined with hybrid work options.
• Company pension scheme provided in partnership with Allianz.

AUTODOC fosters an inclusive environment valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences, and employment decisions are made strictly on merit and business need. The company does not entertain unsolicited recruiter CVs or fee agreements.