Technical Procurement Manager (f/m/d)

Our Mission

At Circus (Xetra: CA1), headquartered in Munich with offices in Berlin and Hamburg, we are pioneering global developments in on-demand autonomous food production. Everything from creation to production and operation – enabled by seamlessly integrated cutting-edge robotics and transformative AI technology.

Our foundation rests in the extensive developments of groundbreaking robotics driven by artificial intelligence, previously the missing link in achieving true autonomous food automation. This is the moment for a new status quo: Just as autonomous driving will disrupt how we build cities, organize our days, and live our lives, so will we shift our whole reality around food.

Our Team is backing a paradigm shift in one of humanity’s most important sectors with the sharpest minds in Robotics, AI, Engineering and Culinary, collaborating closely with industry-leading partners to revolutionize every aspect of the food service experience.

Join us as we forge ahead, crafting a future where the art of cooking and the science of technology converge to create a world that thinks differently about food than it has for thousands of years—a world where food means something new.

About the Role

As our Technical Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our R&D and product development. You will take ownership of the end-to-end procurement process for critical robotic cell components and related systems.

With a deep technical understanding, you will work hand-in-hand with cross-functional teams—including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Automation, and Culinary Development—to align procurement strategies with ambitious innovation goals.

You are not just a buyer—you are a strategic partner who thrives in a fast-paced, highly technical environment and brings outstanding communication and negotiation skills to the table.

Your Daily Business

• Own and develop the procurement strategy for key robotic and automation components.
• Drive supplier identification, selection, auditing, and performance evaluation.
• Act as the primary liaison between suppliers and our internal R&D teams, translating technical needs into sourcing outcomes.
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and delivery conditions to secure cost-effective, quality outcomes.
• Lead RFQ and pricing analysis processes to ensure competitiveness.
• Manage supplier escalations related to delays, quality, or compliance, collaborating closely with engineering counterparts.
• Continuously scout the market for new technologies, cost-saving opportunities, and disruptive suppliers.
• Ensure accurate and efficient data handling within our ERP system; proactively drive system improvements.
• Oversee logistical coordination and customs compliance in collaboration with shipping and logistics partners.
• Enable rapid prototyping and iterative hardware development through flexible and reliable supply chain execution.

Base Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in technical procurement, ideally in robotics, automation, or automotive.
• Strong technical affinity and ability to engage confidently with engineers and product developers.
• Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and a process-optimization mindset.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership and solution-orientation.
• Fluent German (native-level) and excellent written and spoken English.

Our Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive compensation package with offered stock options for full-time employees.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular team events, a hybrid work setup, 2 months/year remote work (Worcation), and unlimited vacation days, along with a corporate pension plan.
• Personal Development: 500€ personal budget for training, in-house trainings, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
• Mobility: Benefit from a 50€ monthly budget for mobility or other expenses and a subsidized Dance Mobility Subscription for E-Bike/E-Moped.
• Well-Being: Get access to discounted Urban Sports Club membership and Wellhub for a variety of well-being offerings.