Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

About the Job
As a key growth accelerator, A11 partners with Europe’s most ambitious startups and scaleups, corporates and SMBs to connect them with top-tier talent ready to make an impact.
We're looking for an ownership-driven Procurement Manager for the Procurement team at one of our Ecosystem Companies. You will find, onboard, and negotiate with suppliers across Europe and globally, and use data and automation to make the supply chain faster, cheaper, and more reliable.
Join the A11 Ecosystem – a next-generation supply chain platform redefining how one of the world's largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high-efficiency access to premium materials at scale. Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fueled exponential growth, optimizing procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitization and AI-driven supply chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple-digit million GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous, AI-powered supply chain orchestration.
In this role, you’ll:
Source and negotiate with suppliers
Find, contact, and onboard new suppliers across Europe and globally
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts for significant procurement spend (€1M+)
Build strong supplier relationships that support growth and reliable supply
Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, or compliance
Shape procurement strategy
Create and carry out plans for operational growth and efficiency that align with company-wide objectives
Track market trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing, and adjust the strategy accordingly
Support long-term sourcing plans and risk mitigation
Improve operations with data and automation
Work with Sales and Operations to solve problems and improve processes through automation and data
Monitor performance data and KPIs and turn them into insights for the end-to-end supply chain
Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement
Your Profile:
Experience in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain contracting
Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly
Hands-on, ownership-driven mindset, with independent problem-solving in fast-moving environments
Genuine interest in technology-driven change and in how AI can reshape global supply chains
Fluent German and/or Italian
Strong verbal and written English
Please note that this position is based in Berlin
Benefits and Perks:
Fulfil a role with entrepreneurial freedom and help scale a high-impact business model
Join an experienced founding team of serial and 2nd-time founders
Attractive base and bonus compensation program
Collaboration with top-tier investors and angels (incl. various unicorn founders) as well as leading market experts
If you’re eager to join the A11 Ecosystem and shape what’s next, we want to hear from you!
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