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roadsurfer

Campervan rentals, subscriptions, sales

Strategic Buyer - Automotive Spare Parts

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in business administration, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or an equivalent qualification is required.
  • Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement in the automotive industry, ideally in the automotive aftermarket, are required.
  • Experience with original equipment manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, and aftermarket suppliers, including price and contract negotiations, is required.
  • Very good knowledge of supplier and category management is required.
  • Practical experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Odoo, or comparable systems is required.
  • Fluent German and English skills are required.
  • Willingness to travel for supplier visits and audits is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement purchasing strategies for spare parts, technical components, and accessories, with responsibility for costs, quality, and delivery for assigned categories.
  • Build and develop strategic partnerships with original equipment manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, and aftermarket suppliers, including conducting audits and regular performance reviews.
  • Analyze procurement markets and develop dual-sourcing strategies to reduce risk.
  • Lead price, contract, and terms negotiations independently, and conclude framework agreements and bonus models.
  • Identify and realize savings opportunities to achieve sustainable cost optimization.
  • Ensure economical and reliable spare-parts supply for the European vehicle fleet and prevent vehicle downtime.
  • Optimize inventory levels using demand and consumption data, in close collaboration with Fleet Management, Operations, and workshop networks.
  • Further develop and digitize purchasing processes and maintain material and supplier master data in ERP systems.
  • Lead and participate in cross-functional purchasing projects, including reporting relevant purchasing key performance indicators.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with motorhomes, campers, caravanning, or recreational vehicles is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the European workshop and spare-parts market is preferred.
  • Experience with business intelligence tools and data-driven purchasing decisions is preferred.
  • Interest in camping, travel, and outdoor lifestyles is preferred.

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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