Strategic Procurement Lead - MedTech (Hybrid, Amsterdam)

Frontseat Partners; Randstad; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Frontseat Partners in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead a small team and drive strategic procurement in a highly regulated medical device environment. This hands-on leadership role combines supplier management, contract negotiation and operational execution.

You will shape supplier relationships, implement cost savings and TCO improvements, and collaborate with Operations, Quality, R&D, Finance and Legal.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement experience within manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading and developing a small team.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong commercial and contractual experience.
• Strategic thinker who is hands-on.
• Independent, pragmatic and confident communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in MedTech, Medical Devices, Pharma, Biotech or Life Sciences preferred.
• Other regulated or complex industries are also relevant.
• ISO 13485 / QMS knowledge is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• 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 with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Finance and Legal.

Connaissances

Procurement experience

Team leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder communication

MedTech experience

Regulated industries

ISO 13485 / QMS knowledge

Description du poste

Frontseat Partners in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead a small team and drive strategic procurement in a highly regulated medical device environment. This hands-on leadership role combines supplier management, contract negotiation and operational execution.

You will shape supplier relationships, implement cost savings and TCO improvements, and collaborate with Operations, Quality, R&D, Finance and Legal.