Head of Procurement

ppAt mylife Diabetes Care, Procurement has a direct impact on our ability to grow, innovate and serve people living with diabetes. As we continue to grow, we are further developing our products, manufacturing activities and partnerships with external manufacturers. /p pAs Head of Procurement, you will shape and further develop Procurement for this next stage of growth. You will strengthen the function's contribution to the business by ensuring that it is commercially effective, close to the operation and involved early in decisions that affect cost, supply, quality and scalability. /p pYou will set direction and build capability while remaining closely involved in the operation. You will personally engage in important negotiations, supplier escalations, supply risks and complex business decisions when required. /p h3Your main Tasks /h3 ul liSet and evolve the Procurement strategy, priorities and operating model in line with mylife's growth, product, manufacturing and financial objectives /li liTransform Procurement into a stronger business partner: involved early in product, sourcing, manufacturing and investment decisions, while remaining pragmatic, responsive and solution-oriented /li liLead and develop the Procurement team, strengthening the capabilities required for a growing and increasingly complex business. Establish a focused operating rhythm for performance, prioritisation and decision-making /li liBuild trusted and influential relationships across RD, Product Management, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Finance and the sites. Help the business make better decisions before supplier and product choices become difficult or costly to change /li liShape the supplier portfolio through segmentation, sourcing and category strategies, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and supplier development /li liBalance cost and commercial terms with quality, resilience, innovation, lead time, scalability and total business value. Ensure Procurement supports growth rather than optimising cost in isolation /li liTake hands-on ownership of complex supplier and operational topics. Personally engage in material negotiations, supplier escalations, supply constraints, material availability and continuity decisions when the situation requires it /li liEnsure that critical suppliers, contract manufacturing organisations and supply risks are visible, understood and actively managed. Work closely with Quality and Regulatory Affairs on supplier qualification, change control, documentation, audit readiness and the consequences of supplier decisions /li liStrengthen Procurement’s involvement in new product introduction, industrialisation, lifecycle changes, make-or-buy decisions and other topics affecting supply, competitiveness and scalability /li liWork closely with the Burgdorf and Schwerin sites and external manufacturing partners. Understand the practical realities of manufacturing and translate them into effective Procurement priorities and actions /li liDevelop the team’s ability to manage its areas independently while remaining close to execution and providing direction where priorities, risks or decisions require leadership /li liImprove processes, governance, data, KPIs and systems so that they support better decisions and sustainable execution /li liTranslate Procurement performance, opportunities and risks into clear business choices for the COO and relevant leadership Forums /li /ul h3Your Profile /h3 ul liSubstantial experience in Procurement, including strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations and supply or continuity decisions /li liExperience in direct materials, manufacturing procurement, new product introduction, industrialisation or external manufacturing relationships /li liA track record of leading people, building Procurement capability or transforming a Procurement organisation /li liDemonstrated ability to influence consequential decisions across functions, sites and organisational boundaries, including where you did not have direct authority /li liThe credibility to challenge Procurement recommendations from both a commercial and operational perspective, while working constructively with the business /li liExperience in MedTech, pharma or another regulated manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. You understand the importance of quality, traceability, qualification, change control and supply continuity /li liA genuinely hands-on mindset. You are comfortable moving between strategy and operational detail, visiting suppliers or sites, resolving issues, engaging in negotiations and understanding the facts behind the reports /li liStrong commercial judgement, with the ability to balance cost, quality, resilience, speed, compliance, and business impact /li liMotivated and curious, with the drive to learn the business quickly, challenge assumptions, and take ownership in an evolving environment /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr