Global Procurement Leader: Strategy & Cost Optimization

Vitrolife Group; Västra Götalands län; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitrolife Group is seeking a Strategic Global Procurement Lead to design, implement, and mature our global category management and strategic sourcing framework. You will oversee multi‑million euro spend across direct and indirect categories, driving short-term cost reductions while shaping the future procurement organization for long-term success.

You will lead a global team, build a centralized supplier database, and establish data-driven risk assessment profiles to ensure cost, quality, and

Qualifications

• Education: University degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Experience: minimum of 15 years track record in strategic procurement, category management, or global sourcing within a highly regulated sector, including leadership of a global procurement team.
• Data & Database Management: proven experience in building or maturing master data frameworks, supplier information systems, or advanced SRM databases from the ground up.
• Project Management: experience in leading global, cross‑functional projects with a proven track‑record to deliver on results. Lean Six Sigma experience is considered to be a strong advantage
• Risk Management Expertise: strong background in creating structured Supplier Risk Assessment profiles, methodologies, and tracking tools (e.g., FMEA, financial health indices)
• Global Sourcing Expertise: track record of successfully mapping, auditing, and developing new supplier networks in low‑cost manufacturing regions (e.g., APAC, Eastern Europe, LATAM)
• Industry Knowledge & Regulatory Acumen: direct experience in MedTech, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, or Biotechnology (under frameworks like ISO 13485 or GMP) is highly valued
• Systems: Highly proficient with global ERP networks (Jeeves/Navision considered a plus), Excel, and modern procurement analytics / BI dashboard methodologies
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English. Additional European languages (Spanish, Swedish, or Danish) is considered to be a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Cost reduction initiatives: initiate, drive and implement cost reduction across direct and indirect spend, teaming up and working with relevant stakeholders within and outside our organization
• Organization: lead and develop our global procurement team in place today and in parallel design, implement and mature a global procurement organization set to support our strategic direction including the required supporting processes and systems
• Supplier Database & Lifecycle Management: build, structure, and maintain a centralized global supplier database containing up-to-date contracts, tiered pricing architectures, product/service portfolios, and comprehensive supplier profiles
• Supplier Risk Assessment & Mitigation: own the end-to-end supplier risk management framework; develop data‑driven risk assessment profiles (financial health, operational capacity, geopolitical risks, and compliance) for all key vendors
• Category Strategy: own and execute long‑term global category strategies to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity
• Low‑Cost Country Sourcing (LCCS): identify, evaluate, and onboard high‑potential suppliers to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): govern relationships with critical global suppliers, leading executive business reviews, KPI monitoring, and performance audits
• Contract Negotiation: lead high‑value contract lifecycle management, securing robust commercial terms, IP protection, and medical regulatory compliance
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: partner with R&D, Quality, and Regulatory teams to seamlessly onboard and qualify new suppliers during New Product Introduction (NPI) phases

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Global sourcing

Data & database management

Project management

Risk management

ERP systems

Excel

BI dashboards

Regulatory knowledge

Education

University degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent

Tools

Jeeves/Navision

Excel

BI dashboards

Job description

Vitrolife Group is seeking a Strategic Global Procurement Lead to design, implement, and mature our global category management and strategic sourcing framework. You will oversee multi‑million euro spend across direct and indirect categories, driving short-term cost reductions while shaping the future procurement organization for long-term success.

You will lead a global team, build a centralized supplier database, and establish data-driven risk assessment profiles to ensure cost, quality, and