Purchasing Manager

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Auterion seeks a hands-on Operational Purchasing Manager in Munich to own day-to-day purchasing, PO creation, order tracking, and supplier coordination to ensure material availability for production, while monitoring confirmations and delivery dates, resolving delays and discrepancies, maintaining ERP master data, and supporting inventory control and KPIs such as on-time delivery and backlog; you will act as the first escalation point for supply disruptions and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Requirements include 3–6+ years in operational purchasing, electronics or EMS experience, sourcing PCBs and other components, strong ERP/MRP skills (SAP, Oracle, Netsuite), BOM literacy, and an ownership mindset; fluent German and English plus EU citizenship. Tips: tailor your resume with quantified OTD and backlog improvements, highlight supplier management and cross-functional collaboration, and show readiness to work onsite in Munich.

We are looking for a hands-on Operational Purchasing Manager to support our day-to-day procurement activities within the supply chain organization. In this role, you will be responsible for executing purchase orders, managing order confirmations and deliveries, and ensuring timely material availability for production and fulfillment. You will work closely with suppliers, logistics, and internal stakeholders to resolve shortages, delays, and discrepancies, while maintaining accurate data and monitoring operational KPIs. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes ownership of getting things done reliably and on time.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Execute and manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase order creation, order tracking, and delivery follow-up
• Ensure material availability by coordinating closely with suppliers, production, logistics, and planning
• Monitor order confirmations, delivery dates, and quantities, and proactively resolve delays, shortages, and discrepancies
• Maintain accurate purchasing and master data in the ERP system and support inventory control activities
• Prepare and review operational reports and KPIs (e.g. on-time delivery, backlog, inventory levels)
• Act as the first point of contact for operational escalations and supply disruptions, driving timely and pragmatic solutions
• Support continuous improvement of purchasing processes, tools, and workflows in collaboration with the wider supply chain team
• Actively support daily operations and contribute to cross-functional initiatives and improvement projects

Qualifications and Skills

• 3–6+ years of hands-on operational purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within electronics, EMS, or hardware manufacturing environments
• Proven experience sourcing and purchasing electronic components (e.g., PCBs, semiconductors, connectors, cables, electromechanical parts, EMS services)
• Strong understanding of electronics supply chains, including lead times, lifecycle risks, obsolescence management, and allocation scenarios
• Experience managing daily order execution, expediting, shortage resolution, and supplier communication in a fast-paced production environment
• Solid knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Netsuite or similar) and high data accuracy in master data and order management
• Experience working closely with production, logistics, and planning teams to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Ability to read and interpret BOMs, technical drawings, and part specifications
• Strong supplier management skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable handling escalations, negotiating delivery improvements, and driving recovery plans
• Structured, detail-oriented, and highly reliable with strong ownership mentality
• Analytical mindset with the ability to track and improve KPIs (OTD, backlog, stock levels, shortages)
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)
• Team-oriented with a structured, proactive working style and clear communication skills
• EU citizenship

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Stock Options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension plan 
• Extended social security package 
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.