Senior Technical Procurement Manager (m/f/x) | Climate Tech Startup

🔧 As our Technical Procurement Expert, you will play a vital role in sourcing and acquiring the machinery and equipment necessary for our state-of-the-art recycling plant. Your expertise will ensure that tozero operates at peak efficiency, and your strategic approach will help us build strong supplier relationships while contributing to our mission of revolutionizing lithium-ion battery recycling.

Please be aware that tozero does not offer any remote (zero remote) - we believe in building a strong culture at this stage of the company, especially with engineers having to work on-site in the plant and lab.

Tasks

What you can expect 💥

• Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement procurement strategies for sourcing critical machinery and materials needed for recycling processes.
• Contract Negotiation and Supplier Relations: Build and maintain a reliable supplier network. Manage and negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms that meet our technical and financial objectives.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align procurement strategies with company goals and project timelines.
• Cost Management: Develop and manage budgets for procurement activities. Implement cost-saving strategies while ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Supply Chain Oversight: Manage the entire supply chain process from order initiation to delivery, ensuring timely execution and compliance with technical specifications.
• Risk Management: Proactively evaluate and respond to supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Inventory Optimization: Refine inventory management practices to optimize operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Performance Monitoring: Implement and oversee KPIs to monitor and evaluate supply chain performance continuously.

Requirements

The background we would like to see 💪

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in deep tech, renewable energy, or plant construction sectors.
• Education: A degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of technical specifications and performance metrics. A good understanding of metallurgical or chemical engineering processes to align effectively with technical teams is a plus.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong capabilities in negotiating deals, focusing on optimal technological, economic, and strategic outcomes.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Autonomy and Teamwork: Ability to independently manage projects while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability: Flexible and solution-oriented approach, capable of navigating the uncertainties of a startup environment.

Benefits

At tozero, we believe in providing a supportive and enriching work environment to help our team achieve top performance 🌟

• Free Snacks and Drinks in the Office: Stay energized throughout the day with a variety of snacks and beverages.
• Jobticket: Conveniently commute to work and all around Germany with our fully subsidized Deutschlandticket.
• Fitness Subscription: Prioritize your well-being with a complimentary fitness subscription, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Education Budget: We encourage continuous learning and development. Benefit from an education budget to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Dynamic Startup Environment: Thrive in a highly dynamic startup culture, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to innovative projects that shape the future.

Join tozero in revolutionizing recycling processes and pushing the boundaries of technological innovation. If you are a driven procurement expert with a passion for sustainability and technology, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact on the environment and industry.

This is how we proceed:

• After reviewing your documents we will get back to you and schedule an Intro Call where you learn about tozero, our mission and the team. We get to know you and understand your motivation.
• Prior to the next session you will receive a case study to work on. This part is important to us to assess your technical fit for the role. Your case will then be challenged by our CTO Ksenija in the second interview.
• In the third interview, you will talk to Sarah our CEO and we will evaluate your fit to our company culture (culture, values, working style, etc..).
• If both parties are happy we will make you an offer and you can start right away.

We are looking forward to your application 🚀