Strategic Procurement Manager (f/m/x)

Leading sourcing boards with departments and aligning on sourcing strategies Owning Source to Pay process for the category: from planning to payment including suppliers selection, tendering and negotiations Preparing guidelines and benchmarking Evaluating savings potential per each account on EU-level, delivering savings Creating and executing a category roadmap Evaluating base of payment terms per category and execute improvement targets Contract management: creating contracts overviews and renewals plans Working efficiently and autonomously in highly self-driven manner Coordinating multiple internal stakeholders with various hierarchy level Driving collaboration and partnership with vendors At least 3 years of working experience in procurement preferably with experience in implementing new processes and category management Experience in Technology category (IT: software, hosting, telephony) Completed studies, preferably a master degree Ideally, in-depth knowledge in global procurement as a Procurement Manager Sound experience in building up strategies and driving initiatives, for business improvement A high level of analytical thinking coupled with advanced Excel skills You master excellent verbal and written communication in English, while German is a plus Join us, building the best way to buy and sell cars! You do not meet 100% of the requirements? Take your shot and apply anyway! We offer room for growth and challenges to learn from. Contact: Katharina Ruhnke 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. #LI-A1