Project A

About the Job

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Commodity Management (m/f/d) to join one of our portfolio companies and lead its commodity strategy, vendor partnerships, and procurement growth.

In your day-to-day work, you’ll focus on developing supplier relationships, optimizing procurement performance, and driving commercial growth, and get the opportunity to contribute to key strategic and operational initiatives.

Join our portfolio company: A next-generation supply chain platform, the company is redefining how one of the world’s largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high-efficiency access to premium materials at scale.Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fueled exponential growth, optimizing procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitization and AI-driven supply chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple-digit million GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous, AI-powered supply chain orchestration.

In this role, you’ll:

• Identify and engage with vendors for the company’s core product set, negotiating terms to maximize profitability
• Maintain a strong market intelligence network to stay informed on pricing trends, supply dynamics, and trading activity
• Hold ultimate accountability for multi-million euro monthly purchasing decisions and play a key role in margin development and month-over-month growth
• Collect and manage historical pricing data for benchmarking purposes, and perform market analyses to guide buying and selling strategies
• Ensure all buyer contracts are executed as agreed, coordinating closely with the accounts team for invoicing and collections
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving long-term commercial partnerships
• Own the P&L for commodity procurement, contributing directly to company profitability
• Optimize the structure of the procurement team (10+ FTE) and lead them in identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing best practices

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience working in fast-paced commodity trading environments
• At least 2 years of team leadership experience
• Strong negotiation skills in international contexts
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a clear drive for commercial success
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven ability to thrive in dynamic, deal-driven environments
• Fluent English skills required; German is a plus but not a must

Please note that we are looking for support in the Berlin office of our portfolio company. Eligibility to work within the EU is required as well.

Benefits and Perks

• Fulfil a role with entrepreneurial freedom and take a pre-validated business model to the next level
• Join an experienced founding team of serial and 2nd-time founders
• Attractive base and bonus compensation program
• Collaboration with top-tier investors and angels (incl. various unicorn founders) as well as leading market experts

Apply below and become a part of our success story!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Project A is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.