(Senior) Procurement Manager (d/f/m) - Indirect Procurement - FTC 12 months

mobile.de is Germany’s largest vehicle marketplace, with more than 1.6 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and e-bikes (annual average 2025). Both private customers and registered vehicle dealers use the platform and benefit from more than 140 million visits per month*. As a “one-stop shop,” mobile.de’s offering includes not only buying and selling, but also financing and leasing solutions. Founded in 1996, the company is a subsidiary of Adevinta, a global leader in online classified portals.Based in Berlin-Charlottenburg, we offer a dynamic environment where growth, learning, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. If you are driven by an eagerness to disrupt, have a passion for collaboration, and are excited about shaping the future of mobility, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a (Senior) Procurement Manager (d/f/m) to join our Mobile Procurement Team in Berlin on a 1 year fixed-term contract. About the Procurement Team Our Procurement organization is undergoing an exciting transformation - which means real ownership, real decisions, and real impact from day one. Reporting directly to the Mobile Lead of Procurement, you will manage your own sourcing portfolio, drive negotiations end-to-end, and build sourcing strategies that translate business needs into measurable outcomes. You will work closely with both local and global stakeholders across Tech, Marketing, and Professional Services - and you will be expected to move with speed and conviction, even when the path is not yet fully defined. What You Bring 4–5+ years experience in indirect procurement with a strong command of strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier management - you are equally comfortable in a strategy session and a contract negotiation, and you do not wait for perfect conditions to deliver results Proven negotiation track record - you have led and closed negotiations Strong analytical skills - you work confidently with spend data, build your own analyses, and draw independent conclusions Hands-on, execution-oriented mindset - you take ownership of your topics and drive them forward, even in ambiguous or evolving environments Stakeholder management at eye level - you build trust through substance and earn alignment through well-reasoned arguments Genuine interest in transformation and AI - you see new tools as a lever for better outcomes, not a substitute for expertise Business-fluent (minimum B2) in both German and English, written and spoken This role is a strong opportunity to make a meaningful impact within one year, gain exposure to senior stakeholders, and help shape the future of Procurement at mobile.de. If you have strong procurement fundamentals and want to apply them in an environment that is scaling, transforming, and raising standards - we would love to hear from you. What You Will Do: Act as a trusted procurement partner creating alignment, guiding decisions, and managing relationships with credibility Own end-to-end sourcing across indirect categories - from RFP/RFQ to contract signature Build and execute category strategy (€50–100m local spend) that translate business needs into measurable outcomes Cover a diverse category portfolio with a primary focus on Tech, Marketing, and Professional Services and step into new categories as business priorities shift Analyse spend data independently, draw your own conclusions, and turn findings into clear, fact-based recommendations for stakeholders and leadership Use AI tools to work smarter - without losing command of your own data and analysis Working at mobile.de comes with its perks! Enjoy the following benefits (some of many):Rewards: competitive base salary and participation in the company’s incentive programs. Plan for the Future: On top of the statutory retirement insurance, we offer a competitive company pension scheme. Team-Building: Regular team and company events offer the opportunity to network and learn from each other. Learning & Development: Keep growing with access to coaching, learning platforms and resources. Mobility: Stay mobile with a monthly transportation allowance. Enjoy working: Our well-equipped office supports focused work and teamwork – plus inviting social zones where colleagues can relax and connect. Flexible working: a hybrid approach with the option to work abroad for a set number of days per year. Wellbeing: confidential employee assistance and support services available to employees and their immediate families. Family support: enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies to support all parents and careers. Meaningful Work: We are a diverse, international, highly skilled and passionate team committed to a world where people share more and waste less. Every day you will have the opportunity to make a huge difference for our users, customers as well as shape the future. Embracing AI: We’re at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into our operations. Being part of mobile.de you will work with and learn about AI tools, contributing to projects that leverage AI to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and drive our mission forward. With an AI-first mindset, we foster a culture of continuous learning and experimentation, empowering our team to explore and apply AI in meaningful ways for the company and themselves. Connection and Inclusion: Our culture is the glue that holds us together. We believe in making meaningful connections and creating an inclusive atmosphere with lots of opportunities to connect both in your day to day work and through social team activities (online and offline). mobile.de is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. (*Source: mobile.de Google Analytics Tracking, average per month January to December 2025)