Senior Manager - Vendor Management (m/f/d)

AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe.
Present across 27 countries with around 6,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.8 billion in 2025, supplying more than 9.3 million active customers with its millions of vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands.
Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!

Job Description

About the Role

As AUTODOC continues its rapid expansion, the complexity of our supply chain has reached a pivotal milestone. To maintain our position as Europe’s leading online retailer for vehicle parts, we are centralizing our strategic supplier relationships. We need a leader who can harmonize procurement goals with operational excellence, ensuring our vendor ecosystem remains a key competitive advantage in the automotive aftermarket.

As such, we are hiring a Senior Manager of Vendor Management (m/f/d)  to architect our supplier strategy and lead a high-performing team. In this role, you will oversee the entire vendor lifecycle: from complex negotiations and risk assessments to long-term performance optimization. Acting as a strategic bridge between Legal, Finance, and Risk, you will ensure our contracts meet rigorous standards while driving innovation and cost-efficiency. Your leadership will transform raw performance data into actionable insights for our senior executive team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to build the foundational procurement structures of a tech-driven scale-up. You will be working towards a resilient, high-value vendor network that directly impacts our ability to serve millions of customers. For a strategic expert with an automotive background, this role offers the chance to mentor a talented team and drive tangible change in a fast-paced environment where your expertise in governance and negotiation will shape the future of mobility.

What You Will Do

• Strategy & Execution : Develop and lead vendor management strategies that align with our overarching enterprise procurement and business objectives.

• Relationship Management: Cultivate strong partnerships with key suppliers, serving as the primary escalation point for critical negotiations and conflict resolution.

• Performance Governance: Oversee robust performance management processes, utilizing scorecards and SLAs to drive continuous improvement.

• Risk Mitigation: Partner cross-functionally to ensure all vendor agreements comply with regulatory, financial, and risk management standards.

• Leadership : Guide, mentor, and develop a team of vendor management professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.

• Value Creation: Drive vendor consolidation and cost-savings while monitoring market trends to proactively adapt our sourcing strategy.

Qualifications

What You Should Bring

• Experience : min 5 years in vendor or supplier management, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.

• Industry Expertise: A strong background in the automotive industry is essential.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• Core Skills: Strong negotiation, contract management, and risk assessment skills with familiarity in procurement methodologies.

• Leadership Style: A strategic thinker with a track record of talent development and successful stakeholder engagement in complex environments. (2-3 years experience)

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Impact & Growth: We are a fast-growing tech scale-up where your work directly influences the future of the automotive aftermarket.

• Flexibility : We support a modern work-life balance with flexible working hours and remote work options where possible.

• Development : Access to internal training programs, workshops, and clear career paths to help you reach your full potential.

• Culture : A diverse, international environment where "belonging" is a core value. Join us for regular team events and a collaborative atmosphere.

• Extras: Competitive salary packages, employee discounts on our vast range of products, 1 extra day of vacation to celebrate your birthday and modern office spaces designed for creativity and focus. (if in hybrid set up)