JIC PUR ReDTC Manager

Company Description

Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly driven and innovative (Re)DTC Manager to strengthen our SAM Purchasing Excellence team. In this role, you will drive innovation initiatives, identify material cost‑saving ideas, ensure implementation together with cross‑functional stakeholders, and provide strategic reporting to top management.

This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, purchasing (or technical) expertise, and a passion for collaborative, cross‑business innovation.

What you will do:

• Come up with and develop ideas on how to reduce material costs by improving design, materials or concepts.
• Work closely with R&D, SQM, Engineering, PM and suppliers to explore solutions and shape them into feasible projects.
• Evaluate ideas through business cases and focus on those that bring the biggest impact fast.
• Keep projects moving: remove blockers, align teams and make sure promising ideas don’t get stuck.
• Improve how we work — from reporting to processes — by spotting gaps and suggesting smarter approaches.
• Lead regular ReDTC reviews and communicate progress and results clearly to stakeholders.
• Support management with reporting and follow‑up activities.
• Escalate issues early and prepare fallback options to secure yearly savings targets.

Qualifications

What makes you a great fit:

• University degree in Economics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in Purchasing
• Strong experience in project and process work, ideally in cross‑functional or international teams
• Very good communication, negotiation and collaboration skills
• Solid analytical mindset and basic commercial understanding
• Ability to create new ideas, think practically and drive improvements

Additional Information

Why apply to this role?

• A direct impact on multi‑million‑euro savings initiatives
• A highly cross‑functional, innovative environment
• A mix of creativity, analytics, and project leadership
• Colaboration across BA, with international teams

Ready to take your career to the next level? The future of mobility isn’t just anyone’s job. ​Make it yours! ​Join AUMOVIO. Own What’s Next.​