Vendor Manager (m/f/d) - Private Brands

About the Position

Vendor Manager (m/f/d) - Private Brands

At AUTODOC, we are proud to be a homegrown European success story. Founded in Berlin in 2008 and still headquartered in the heart of the continent today, we have evolved into Europe’s leading online platform for the automotive aftermarket. With a growth rate of 20% year-over-year, our strength lies in our unique identity: we are a digital-first, e-commerce powerhouse disrupting a traditionally offline industry with our expansive reach across 27 European countries. We blend high-tech innovation with staying agile and close connection to the markets we serve to make taking care of your vehicle easier and more affordable for everyone.

Today, our team of more than 5,500 professionals from over 50 different countries work together to redefine mobility and are living examples of European ingenuity. Bring your talent and expertise to a company that is building a sustainable, tech-driven future for all drivers.

Come join us and impact the future of AUTODOC!

Responsibilities

• Manage Supplier Relationships: Oversee day-to-day operational relationships and strategic collaboration with 30–40 manufacturing partners and primary suppliers.
• Lead Commercial Negotiations: Independently negotiate competitive pricing, renewed commercial terms, improved SLAs, and optimized delivery parameters.
• Sourcing & Supplier Onboarding: Identify and onboard potential suppliers in current portfolios and external markets (including China and Türkiye) to support SKU expansion.
• Maintain System & Data Integrity: Ensure accurate supplier master data in AWS/PBA systems, timely term updates, and full compliance with EU regulatory standards and packaging data.
• Resolve Operational Issues: Handle delivery discrepancies, claims, and certificate expirations in close alignment with Vendor Operations teams.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in supplier relationship management, sourcing, procurement processes, or B2B vendor management.
• Proven track record of independently driving commercial negotiations to achieve cost reductions and term optimizations.
• Strong hands-on experience using MS Excel or Google Sheets for price analysis, performance tracking, and data updates.
• Professional fluency in spoken and written English (B2+ level minimum). Knowledge of Russian or Mandarin Chinese is a plus.
• Higher education degree in Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field, alongside strong operational autonomy and problem-solving skills.

We Offer

• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
• Fast growing international company with stable employment
• Annual vacation of 24 days and 1 additional day off on your birthday
• Voluntary medical insurance (VMI) after the probation period
• Mental Wellbeing Program –providing you and your immediate family members with free and confidential mental and physical health support services for a wide range of personal and work-related issues
• Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
• Free English and German language classes
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work

This job was posted on 07/10/2026 and is considering applications up to 6 weeks from this date.

About the Company

Engineered in Berlin. Driving the Future of Europe.

At AUTODOC, we are proud to be a homegrown European success story. Founded in Berlin in 2008 and still headquartered in the heart of the continent today, we have evolved into Europe’s leading online platform for the automotive aftermarket. With a growth rate of 20% year-over-year, our strength lies in our unique identity: we are a digital-first, e-commerce powerhouse disrupting a traditionally offline industry with our expansive reach across 27 European countries. We blend high-tech innovation with staying agile and close connection to the markets we serve to make taking care of your vehicle easier and more affordable for everyone.

Today, our team of more than 5,500 professionals from over 50 different countries work together to redefine mobility and are living examples of European ingenuity. Bring your talent and expertise to a company that is building a sustainable, tech-driven future for all drivers.

Come join us and impact the future of AUTODOC!