Your mission
* You will assume strategic responsibility for procurement, in particular for indirect materials and services in the field of battery recycling.
* You will ensure that all procurement processes run efficiently, cost-effectively and on time.
* You will develop comprehensive product group strategies, conduct negotiations and implement framework agreements.
* You will develop a sustainable and value-adding supplier base to ensure the company's long-term competitiveness.
* You will carry out market analyses, accompany RFI and RFQ processes and develop targeted procurement strategies based on these.
* You will review, analyze and optimize technical specifications in order to develop procurement alternatives.
* You will prepare, conduct and follow up on supplier negotiations, contract drafting and supplier audits.
* You will be responsible for the management of ad-hoc procurements and the strategic management of contract disruptions to ensure the continuity and resilience of the supply chain.
* You are responsible for strategic and operational categories and for optimal procurement in terms of costs, quality and adherence to deadlines.
Your profile
* You have several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, particularly in the area of indirect materials.
* You have a degree in technical or commercial studies or a comparable qualification, such as a technical apprenticeship (master craftsman/technician), which provides you with a sound basis for strategic technical purchasing.
* You have a deep knowledge of contract law and apply it confidently to ensure reliable and legally compliant procurement processes.
* You use your strong technical understanding and analytical skills to precisely process complex requirements and technical specifications and develop solutions.
* You are confident in using ERP programs and common MS Office applications.
* You demonstrate initiative, assertiveness and strong communication skills.
* You bring flexibility and adaptability to our dynamic environment.
* You round off your profile with business fluent German and English.
Why us?
* Working in a young and interdisciplinary scale-up team
* A lot of responsibility and creative freedom right from the start
* Active contribution to climate protection & circular economy
* Team spirit and a family atmosphere
About us
cylib is a research-based German startup for holistic battery recycling - starting from discharging to recovery of all components of the lithium battery - that was founded in Aachen in 2022 by three visionary founders, including a female CEO.
Our process
The cylib process offers a complete end-to-end process from battery pack to green battery material by employing a combination of mechanical and thermal pre-treatments and an innovative water-based lithium and graphite recovery. Unlike incumbents, cylib can therefore recover battery materials such as lithium, graphite or manganese. The process was developed over several years of research at the renown RWTH Aachen University and offers an efficient, resource- and climate friendly recovery of all battery materials from end-of-life batteries.
cylib's technology enables the recovery of all battery components regardless of whether it is an end-of-life battery or not. Recovery of green secondary raw materials from the cylib process enables the realization of the true Circular Economy on the European market.
Interested?
Please upload your documents and answer the questions in the application form (annual gross salary expectations, a cover letter is not necessay). We look forward to receiving your application!