Job description
Job description
About the Job
We're looking for a motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist (m/f/d) to join the team in our portfolio company and manage their recruiting and growth strategies.
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:
- Create an end-to-end recruiting plan that includes responsibilities such as sourcing and contacting potential candidates, organising interviews, and offering negotiations
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers to find the best candidates for the roles
- Get insights into different departments in our company to specify and improve your candidate search
- Engage in constant analysis of recruiting metrics to identify bottlenecks and improve existing process
- Be an active contributor to the evolution of our recruitment practices by suggesting new strategies and approaches based on your day-to-day insights
- Take part in a variety of projects such as employer branding, candidate experience, data-driven recruiting, tool implementation, and others
Your Profile
- Strong understanding of commercial and operational roles, including sales, procurement, and logistics
- Previous experience in agency recruitment/headhunting or hyper-growth start-ups; experience with Ashby as an ATS is considered a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong interest in conducting research and reaching out to potential candidates
- Strong negotiation skills as well as comfort in conducting cold outreaches
- Excited about assessing the cultural fit and selling the company to potential candidates
- Strong motivation, willingness to learn, and passion for recruitment
- Strong communication skills and fluency in German and English.
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 angles (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.