Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) – Automotive Spare Parts

Roadsurfer
Germany
Full timeEUR 46,000 - 50,000 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Supplier management","Analytical thinking","Stakeholder management","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Develop and execute purchasing strategies for automotive spare parts and technical components, owning cost, quality, and delivery performance. Build and manage supplier partnerships across OEM, Tier-1 and aftermarket vendors, including audits, dual-sourcing, and market analysis. Lead price, contract, and condition negotiations and drive cost savings. Ensure reliable spare parts supply for a Europe-wide fleet, optimize inventories, and digitize purchasing processes using ERP systems.

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Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) – Automotive Spare Parts

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Job Summary

Develop and execute purchasing strategies for automotive spare parts and technical components, owning cost, quality, and delivery performance. Build and manage supplier partnerships across OEM, Tier-1 and aftermarket vendors, including audits, dual-sourcing, and market analysis. Lead price, contract, and condition negotiations and drive cost savings. Ensure reliable spare parts supply for a Europe-wide fleet, optimize inventories, and digitize purchasing processes using ERP systems.
Location: Germany
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and implement purchasing strategies for spare parts, technical components, and accessories with responsibility for cost, quality, and delivery across commodity groups
  • •Build and advance strategic partnerships with OEMs, Tier-1, and aftermarket suppliers, including audits and recurring performance reviews
  • •Analyze procurement markets and set up dual-sourcing approaches to minimize risk
  • •Handle price, contract, and terms negotiations and finalize framework agreements and bonus models to realize cost savings
  • •Ensure reliable spare parts supply for a Europe-wide vehicle fleet and optimize inventory levels using demand and consumption data, supporting related process and ERP/digitization efforts

Pay and Benefits

Salary: EUR 46,000 - 50,000 annually
Perks:Flex WorkCamper BudgetJob BikeDiscounts

Key Requirements

  • •Completed degree in Business Administration, Business Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable qualification
  • •Several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing in the automotive industry, ideally in the automotive aftermarket
  • •Experience with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and aftermarket suppliers, including price and contract negotiations
  • •Strong knowledge of supplier and commodity group management
  • •Practical ERP experience (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Odoo) and negotiation-level German and English, plus willingness to travel for supplier visits and audits
Experience:AutomotiveAutomotive aftermarketERP
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NegotiationSupplier managementAnalytical thinkingStakeholder managementCross-functional collaboration
Languages:GermanEnglish
Tech Stack:ERPSAPMicrosoft DynamicsOracleOdooBI tools

Company Brief

Roadsurfer
Operates an online platform for renting and buying campervans and motorhomes across Europe. Provides booking, insurance, and trip-planning services, connecting travelers with fleet partners and private vehicle owners for flexible road-trip experiences.
Industry: Online Marketplaces
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 2016
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