Purchasing and Supplier Management Specialist

Inter.link is a purpose-driven, remote-native company building a fully automated, sustainable global internet network. Backed by multi-million founder funding and a growing international team of approx. 30 people, we are scaling fast and looking for a Purchasing and Supplier Management Specialist to support that journey.

This role is designed for someone who excels at supplier management and cost optimization, including associated purchasing controlling tasks such as COGS reporting and business case calculations.

You’ll take ownership of supplier relationships, contract (re)negotiations, and cost transparency while collaborating with the finance team and Chief of Staff.

This position is ideal for someone who is analytical, commercially minded, and ready to have real impact in a growing startup.

Your Impact

  • Lead supplier strategy and relationship management across key categories.
    Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms to improve COGS and margin performance.
  • Build and maintain supplier performance tracking (cost, quality, reliability, delivery).
  • Conduct cost analyses and develop initiatives to optimize total cost of ownership.
  • Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to reduce dependency and strengthen resilience.
  • Collaborate with operations and product teams to align procurement with forecasts, inventory, and production needs.
  • Verify supplier invoices for accuracy and compliance with contractual terms and purchase agreements.
  • Strengthen controlling processes, particularly around COGS, margins, and cash flow.
  • Implement scalable procurement processes and governance fit for a fast-growing startup.
  • Drive cross-functional cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or flexibility.
  • Partner with the Chief of Staff and CEO on financial planning, performance analysis, and cost efficiency with a focus of COGS.
  • Contribute to financial modelling, scenario planning and business cases for growth initiatives.
  • Work closely with the finance/accounting colleague to ensure data accuracy and insight generation.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in supplier management, purchasing, as well as finance and controlling.
  • Able to negotiate in English and German with suppliers as part of daily business operations.
  • Proven experience in a startup or scale-up environment.
  • Strong understanding of COGS, supplier economics and margin management.
  • Skilled negotiator with a pragmatic, commercial mindset.
  • Experienced in financial analysis, controlling, and performance reporting.
  • Entrepreneurial, structured and comfortable working hands-on in a lean setup.
  • Strong communication skills, able to engage both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Proficient in Excel and familiar with Salesforce.
  • Previous experience in the network industry is a plus.

What Makes You Stand Out:

  • A balance of strategic insight and operational drive.
  • The ability to own supplier and cost performance end-to-end.
  • A collaborative mindset — partnering with the Chief of Staff, finance, and operations teams.
  • Experience improving financial visibility and supplier efficiency in a scaling business.

How we create a connection!

We believe that your skills and our benefits belong together:

  • 100% remote work in an environment that works best for you
  • Virtual Stock Option Program
  • Office Budget – 500 Euros to create your perfect workspace
  • Offsites – In-person retreats to connect with your coworkers
  • 30 days of paid vacation
  • Fitness, Mental Health and Co-Working Budget
  • Team dinners & virtual events
  • Let us grow together! We are a fast-growing company and have several career opportunities in place

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging!

Today, Inter.link has approx. 30 employees, with huge a variety of
different nationalities. And origins. So, it’s simple: we can’t accomplish our
mission without diverse teams innovating, together. Inter.link is an equal
opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to age, national origin, color, gender identity, genetic information,
medical condition, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, status,
race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other
legally protected characteristics.

Our recruiting team is looking forward to hearing from you. Please send your CV to jobs@inter.link

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