Group Head of Indirect Procurement

SYNLAB International; München; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working culture

High degree of autonomy

International work environment

Zusammenfassung

A leading medical diagnostics provider in Munich is seeking a Group Head of Indirect Procurement. The role focuses on strategic management of procurement processes and leading a team to optimize purchasing strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in strategic purchasing and proven leadership capabilities. This full-time position offers a flexible working culture with remote options available.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in strategic purchasing, especially in category management.
• Proven leadership and management skills in international settings.
• Business fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Global management of the ‘Indirect Spend’ category cluster.
• Disciplinary management of category managers.
• Close cooperation with the Head of Group Procurement.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

University degree in business administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

SYNLAB Group is the leader in medical diagnostic services and specialty testing in Europe, offering a full range of innovative and reliable medical diagnostics to patients, practicing doctors, hospitals and clinics, governments and corporates. We operate in 22 countries across four continents. More than 24,000 employees, including over 2,000 medical experts, contribute daily to the Group’s worldwide success.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a

Group Head of Indirect Procurement

As a global leader in medical diagnostics, SYNLAB is committed to excellence in quality, innovation and sustainable value creation. To further strengthen our procurement organisation, we are looking for an experienced leader to strategically and operationally drive forward the global ‘Indirect Spend’ purchasing division. In this key role, you will actively shape the further development of our global category strategies, promote international cooperation and secure sustainable savings and performance potential in purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Global management of the ‘Indirect Spend’ category cluster and support for category managers in defining and implementing international product group strategies, taking local requirements into account
• Disciplinary management and further development of several category managers and technical management of international sourcing managers
• Responsibility for strategic and tactical procurement processes, target achievement and increasing the managed purchasing volume
• Definition and monitoring of qualitative and quantitative targets per product group and development of measures in the event of target deviations
• Close cooperation with the Head of Group Procurement in the development and implementation of the global purchasing strategy
• Analysis and risk assessment within the categories in cooperation with the Category Managers and implementation of appropriate measures to minimise risk
• Promotion of cross-functional cooperation, knowledge transfer and innovation initiatives for the further development of the global procurement network

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, supply chain management, purchasing or a comparable field of study
• 10+ years of experience in strategic purchasing, particularly in category management and the management of global purchasing structures
• Proven leadership and management skills in managing international teams and experience in employee development
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills at all hierarchical levels
• Strategic and analytical thinking with entrepreneurial vision and the ability to promote innovation and efficiency in purchasing
• In-depth experience in cost optimisation, transformation and supplier development projects
• Business fluent written and spoken English; other languages are an advantage, as is a very good knowledge of MS Office

You can expect from us

• Join a dynamic and international work environment, where collaboration across borders is part of daily life
• Take on a high-impact role with Group-level visibility, giving you the opportunity to coordinate internal control activities across multiple countries
• Benefit from a high degree of autonomy and ownership, allowing you to structure and lead key initiatives with real influence on the business
• Enjoy a flexible working culture, with a remote work policy of up to 3 days per week
• To work in a fast-growing company and play an active role in its success

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider and Purchasing

Industries

• Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories, Hospitals and Health Care, and Hospitals