Einkäufer Indirekter Einkauf - m/w/d
About the job
- A completed degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain, or commercial vocational training with relevant experience.
- At least two years of professional experience in procurement, ideally in MRO, IT, facility management, or services.
- Experience in negotiation and contract law.
- An analytical mindset, numerical affinity, and confidence in KPI reporting.
- Fluent German at C1 level or higher and good English at B2 level or higher.
- Independently manage a supplier portfolio and directly influence costs, quality, and processes.
- Select, evaluate, conduct business reviews with, and develop suppliers.
- Independently conduct negotiations and tenders.
- Track savings and procurement KPIs and derive measures.
- Monitor contract terms, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
- Act as an interface with specialist departments including IT, Engineering, Finance, and Legal.
- Identify automation potential and help shape digitalization projects.
- Develop progressively toward a strategic procurement role in an international corporate context.
- Knowledge of Google Workspace or procurement tools.
- Interest in digital procurement processes, including artificial intelligence.
- French language skills.
About the company
ATU runs a nationwide auto service and parts retail network in Germany, with 529 service centers and an online shop. It services vehicles of all makes, performing maintenance and repairs while offering a large range of original-equipment parts, tires, accessories, and mobility products; the vehicle’s warranty remains intact. As part of Mobivia, ATU shares a network of brands, locations, and staff to serve private customers and fleets across Germany. Its goal is to provide convenient, affordable automotive care with a focus on sustainability, including tire recycling and other recycling initiatives.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bedburg-Hau, Germany
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- German drivers increasingly defect from dealers to independent workshops, boosting A.T.U traffic.
- Mobivia ownership supports purchasing power, supplier leverage, and cross-border operational know-how.
- A.T.U still retains dominant scale in Germany, protecting brand visibility and local pricing power.
What critics are saying
- Liqui Moly ended its 25-year partnership in May 2025, hurting additive credibility.
- Austria exited in February 2024, shrinking A.T.U's footprint and signaling weak expansion returns.
- Nine-thousand employees across 531 sites create severe wage pressure; margin compression threatens cash generation.
What makes A.T.U unique
- A.T.U runs Germany's largest branded independent workshop network, with 531 German locations.
- Mobivia backs A.T.U, combining parts retail and repair expertise across Europe.
- A.T.U's customer convenience model pairs long hours, quick service, and nationwide coverage.
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Benefits
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discounts