Senior Strategic Procurement Manager (f/m/x)
Auto1
Posted: January 19, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are looking for a Strategic Procurement Manager to build new processes and contribute to the company strategy of profitable growth. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in procurements and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Job Description
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. 
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.
What we offer: 
• Be part of Europe's leading digital automotive platform! 
• Work-life balance is part of our culture, we offer you home office option up to 3 days a week
• Special offers on used cars for you, your family and your friends
• Time to relax: 28 days vacation
• Above-average corporate pension plan
• More than 90 different nationalities make up for a truly international and diverse working environment
• 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 5 years of working experience in procurement preferably with experience in implementing new processes and category management
• Experience in such categories as Technology (IT: software, hosting, telephony), Classifieds, Real Estate, Facility Management, Human Resource or Marketing 
• 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.
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