Indirect Procurement Manager

Stellenbeschreibung:

We're partnered with an industry leading medtech organization that is seeking a Indirect Procurement Manager who will be responsible for optimizing supplier performance and spend across key indirect categories - marketing, IT, R&D, legal, and other professional services. The role supports a business that operates in a highly regulated environment and is focused on delivering critical medical technologies worldwide. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to align procurement efforts with operational goals and regulatory compliance. They operate in a hybrid environment and the position is based in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Key Responsibilities

Lead or support sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings, enhance supplier performance, and add strategic value across indirect categories.
Manage complex RFx processes and supplier negotiations, and ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business needs.
Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, compliance, and innovation while mitigating risks.
Develop category strategies through market intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and supplier assessments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic projects, contract management, and supply chain initiatives to meet performance targets.

Experience & Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in indirect procurement, preferably within the life sciences or healthcare sectors across R&D, professional services, sales and marketing, operations, facilities, and IT
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build mutual beneficial supplier relationships.
Knowledge of procurement process tools and systems (SAP, Coupa, Ariba) and comfort with Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
Fluency in English and German is preferred
Willingness to travel to visit suppliers. Please expect 30% travel based on business needs
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills