Strategic Procurement Lead – MedTech

Frontseat Partners; Randstad; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontseat Partners is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead a small team and strengthen procurement in a highly regulated medical devices environment. You will drive strategic sourcing, supplier relationships and contract negotiations to deliver measurable value.

The role is hands-on and strategic, shaping supplier terms, cost savings and risk management while collaborating with Operations, Quality, R&D and Finance. Occasional international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within manufacturing or regulated sectors.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a small team.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong commercial and contractual experience.
• Strategic thinker who is hands-on when needed.
• Independent, pragmatic communicator with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in MedTech/Medical Devices/Life Sciences preferred.
• Other regulated or complex industries are relevant.
• ISO 13485 / QMS knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 2 Buyers.
• Develop and execute procurement and supplier strategies.
• Manage key suppliers and source new suppliers internationally.
• Lead supplier, contract and commercial negotiations.
• Drive cost savings and Total Cost of Ownership improvements.
• Improve supplier performance, flexibility and commercial terms.
• Identify and mitigate supply and supplier risks.
• Further professionalise existing procurement processes.
• Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Finance and Legal.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Supplier management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Frontseat Partners is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead a small team and strengthen procurement in a highly regulated medical devices environment. You will drive strategic sourcing, supplier relationships and contract negotiations to deliver measurable value.

The role is hands-on and strategic, shaping supplier terms, cost savings and risk management while collaborating with Operations, Quality, R&D and Finance. Occasional international travel is expected.