Where your expertise is needed
AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe.
Present across 27 countries with around 6,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.8 billion in 2025, supplying more than 9.3 million active customers with its millions of vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands.
Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!
We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels a strong sense of
impact, purpose, and belonging—whether they are working in our offices, warehouses, or remotely.
With our headquarters in Berlin, and several offices across Europe, we are driving towards our vision
with a clear focus on leveraging technology to build a sustainable future for mobility.
Join us as we accelerate towards becoming the leading tech ecosystem in the automotive world.
Catch the ride with AUTODOC!
The Category Manager will develop a specific group of categories, with the goal of maximizing sales, profits, and customer satisfaction metrics. This will be achieved by optimizing product mix, defining purchasing rules, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience on AUTODOC’s web and app platforms across target markets. The role focuses on driving category strategy development and execution to meet business objectives.
A successful candidate for this high-impact role will be a self-starter with a passion for independent, creative problem-solving, have proven data analysis skills, demonstrated strong ownership and commitment, and have proven leadership experience in driving cross-functional projects.
- Develop and implement category-specific strategies to maximize sales and profit on target markets.
- Creating and implementing an annual category development plan.
- Define and enforce rules for assortment mix to optimize product offerings. Creating an assortment matrix for various business models.
- Establish category-specific pricing policies to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
- Set requirements for the presentation of goods on Autodoc platforms to enhance customer experience collaborating with the Product Tech team.
- Lead performance reviews and ensure effective execution of Category strategies.
- Participating in negotiations and regular business reviews with key players in assigned categories
Qualifications- Masters or Postgraduate degree in business management
- 5+ years working in a vendor management or P/L ownership role preferred
- 3+ years in Automotive or Automotive spare parts
- Language skills: English B1, fluency in Russian
- An understanding of and passion for Automotive industry; 3+ years work in Automotive aftermarket commercial role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven negotiation skills, influencing abilities
- Strong numerical and analytical aptitude
- Innovative, team oriented, and have a desire to participate in change and appreciate a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Skills Required
- Masters or Postgraduate degree in Business Management
- 5+ years working in vendor management or P/L ownership role
- 3+ years experience in Automotive or automotive spare parts, preferably aftermarket commercial role
- Fluency in Russian
- English language skills at B1 level or higher
- Proven negotiation skills and influencing abilities
- Strong numerical and analytical aptitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Innovative, team oriented, able to manage changing priorities
What We Do
At AUTODOC, our vision is to become the leading tech ecosystem in the automotive industry, seamlessly connecting all facets of the automotive aftermarket. Founded in Berlin in 2008, AUTODOC has developed into one of the most exciting e-commerce companies in Europe in a remarkably short period. Today, we are the leading online retailer for vehicle spare parts and accessories in Europe. With a team of over 5,000 employees from more than 50 nations, we’re growing fast and transforming rapidly. From logistics and customer service to product, tech, and data—AUTODOC is powered by a highly international, agile workforce that drives digitalisation and operational excellence at every level. Join us as we build the future of automotive e-commerce. Catch the ride with AUTODOC.
