across Europe
Professional Procurement and Purchasing (m/f/d)
Where your expertise is needed
AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe. Present across 27 countries with around 5,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.3 billion in 2023, supplying more than 7.4 million active customers with its 5.8 million vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands. Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!
What we’re looking for
Responsibilities:
Search and select new partners according to priorities set;
Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them to obtain the best prices;
Control the terms of the contract in terms of assortment and consumer properties of the manufactured product;
Develop supplier competition in existing categories within the procurement policy;
Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make informed purchasing decisions;
Risk Management;
Verify compliance with product safety standards;
Manage vendor databases with timely updates on changes in commercial terms.
Requirements:
Completed higher education (full-time education);
Good verbal and written Russian, English proficiency level B2 or higher;
Experience of at least 3-5 years as a Purchase/Procurement Specialist or Strategic sourcing Specialist;
Experienced in building long term relationships with suppliers;
Experienced in negotiating at the top management level and using different negotiation strategies;
Cross-functional collaboration (category management, logistics, marketing, sales, development);
Systems thinking and strong analytical skills;
Advanced Excel / Google sheets user (VPR, arrays, etc.)
Will be an advantage - Chinese (HSK 3 or higher)
Perks at work
- Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
- Fast growing international company with stable employment
- Annual vacation of 24 days and 1 additional day off on your birthday
- Monthly Allowance for cover the costs of medical insurance expenses
- Mental Wellbeing Program – the opportunity for free psychological counseling for you and your family members 24/7 hotline and online sessions
- Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
- Free English and German language classes
- Referral Program with attractive incentives
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.