Head of Global Procurement Medical Devices, Marketing and Software Solutions (m/w/x)

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the further development of global strategic shopping activities including Definition of a classified supplier portfolio in line with the requirements of internal stakeholders

Analyze procurement markets, manage key suppliers, be responsible for tenders and the organisation of pitches, prepare and communicate the results management-ready

Define and implement analyses of opportunities, risks and current and future material supply in terms of sustainability, technology, quality and costs

implement the preparation and implementation of negotiations with suppliers including contracts

professional and disciplinary leadership as well as the continuous development and qualification of our employees in your area with all related activities

A successfully completed study in the technical, scientific or commercial field

Deep professional experience including well-founded experience in disciplinary personnel management in a responsible management position

Outstanding expertise and proven successes in global strategic purchasing, supply chain management and/or project and/or project Product management in addition to a strong expertise in purchasing processes, systems and structures

Entrepreneurial thinking and action, as well as a pronounced communication capability, make it possible to communicate with persons of different hierarchical levels at national and international level in a dynamic environment.

To work as a buyer/in in a high-grade interface organization

Leadership, empathy, negotiation skills, enforcement skills and a rapid understanding supported by analytical and conceptual skills

English knowledge in word and writing and very good knowledge of German and the readiness for regular, global missions