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roadsurfer

Campervan rentals, subscriptions, sales

Strategischer Einkäufer - KFZ-Ersatzteile

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFrankfurt, Germany€46k - €50k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management, or commercial vocational training with further education in purchasing.
  • At least 2 years of experience in strategic purchasing in the automotive industry or at an automotive supplier.
  • In-depth knowledge of the automotive aftermarket, spare parts, and technical components.
  • Experience in supplier and category management with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, including audits and supplier assessments.
  • Strong negotiation skills for prices and contracts.
  • Practical experience with ERP systems such as SAP MM, Microsoft Dynamics, or Oracle.
  • Business-fluent German and English.
  • Willingness to travel for supplier visits.

Responsibilities

  • Develop purchasing strategies for assigned categories and manage costs, quality, and delivery performance, including dual sourcing, make-or-buy, and total cost of ownership analyses.
  • Analyze national and international procurement markets and identify new suppliers and trends.
  • Select and develop suppliers and build strategic partnerships with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and aftermarket suppliers, including supplier audits, KPI-based assessments, and annual meetings.
  • Conduct price and contract negotiations independently and conclude framework agreements, service-level agreements, and bonus agreements.
  • Ensure reliable spare-parts supply, minimize vehicle downtime, and optimize demand planning and inventory levels, including when introducing new vehicle models.
  • Improve procurement processes, drive digitalization, and manage procurement KPIs using accurate ERP data.
  • Work closely with Fleet Management, Operations, workshops, Finance, and Legal, and help develop Europe-wide procurement concepts.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with motorhomes, campers, or caravanning.
  • Knowledge of the European workshop and spare-parts market.
  • Experience with business intelligence tools.
  • Interest in camping and outdoor activities.

About the Company

roadsurfer

Campervan rentals, subscriptions, sales

Roadsurfer provides campervan rentals, used-van sales, and a long-term subscription service for outdoor travel. Customers book ready-to-go camping packages from a fleet of modern vans and can enjoy unlimited mileage, flexible cancellation, and a free second driver; its roadsurfer spots platform connects travelers with private campsites listed by landowners. The company differentiates itself with a multi-channel model (rental, subscription, used sales) and a network of private, non-traditional campsites, plus a broad international footprint in Europe and North America. Its goal is to make outdoor travel easier and more scalable by simplifying booking and expanding locations.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$157.9M
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
Founded
2016

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