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pplwise

German-speaking recruiters for high-volume hiring

Technical Buyer

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Munich, Germany
In PersonOnsite in Munich.
Operations & LogisticsProcurement & Sourcing, Logistics & Transportation

About the job

Requirements
  • At least three years of experience in operational purchasing of technical components, ideally in electronics, electromechanics, or drive technology.
  • Experience supporting the transition from prototype through small-batch production to series production, for example in mechanical engineering, automation, robotics, or electronics.
  • Work accurately and in a structured manner, maintaining reliable trackers and independently building overviews.
  • Identify potential problems proactively and resolve them before others need to follow up.
  • Fluent, negotiation-level German and English.
  • Willingness to work onsite in Munich.
Responsibilities
  • Procure all components required for assembly, from catalog parts such as motors to custom cable assemblies.
  • Set minimum and reorder stock levels for critical parts and identify potential shortages weeks in advance.
  • Build a supplier overview and an order tracker to monitor what has been ordered, is in transit, and has arrived.
  • Check that deliveries arrive complete and on time, and independently follow up on delays.
  • Organize end-to-end shipment of robots to customers and partners, including customs documents, Incoterms, and freight forwarders, including shipments to Switzerland.
  • Inspect incoming goods, including cable assemblies, dimensions, and visible defects, and resolve issues with suppliers before parts enter assembly.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with customs and international shipping, such as export declarations, ATLAS, or Incoterms.
  • Experience with incoming goods inspection.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP MM, Odoo, Xentral, or Business Central.
  • Experience handling dangerous goods such as lithium batteries.
  • Experience at a hardware startup.

About the company

pplwise provides German-speaking recruiters for Sales, Tech, and high-volume hiring. Clients rent recruiters from pplwise to help fill roles, with examples including Uber, Wolt, Docplanner, JustEat, Paysafe, Enpal, TIER, Satispay, limehome, and more. The service works by supplying an on-demand recruiter who integrates with the client's team and hiring process to source, screen, and place candidates in the specified domains. This differentiates pplwise by offering language-specific recruiting support and a flexible, rental-based model rather than a full-time in-house team. The goal is to help companies in German-speaking markets hire quickly and effectively by providing experienced recruiters who understand local talent pools and hiring practices.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vienna, Austria

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pplwise claimed 91% 2025 growth and €3.8 million revenue in January 2026.
  • The company reported 200 hires across Europe, APAC, and the U.S. in 2026.
  • March 2026 U.S. operations and new RGI Platform broaden addressable demand.

What critics are saying

  • AI recruiting platforms like its announced RGI Platform commoditize recruiter-as-a-service by 2027.
  • U.S. expansion from March 2026 pits Pplwise against entrenched MSPs immediately.
  • If clients automate sourcing, Pplwise's core staffing model loses pricing power.

What makes pplwise unique

  • Pplwise rents German-speaking recruiters, not software, for DACH hiring.
  • Its subscription model integrates recruiters into client teams within days.
  • Management claims 3-5x lower cost than traditional staffing, plus rapid onboarding.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%