Global Sourcing Manager

Breas Medical AB; Sweden; On-site; SEK 563,910 - 751,880; Full time

Job summary

Breas Medical AB is looking for a Global Sourcing Manager based in Sweden. In this role, you will lead strategic sourcing efforts and manage relationships with vital suppliers across all regions.

Your responsibilities include driving cost management and global negotiations, along with collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in procurement, particularly in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in global strategic procurement and category management.
• Experience from regulated industries (e.g., MedTech, Pharma).
• Interest and capability in digital procurement.

Responsibilities

• Drive total cost management for assigned global suppliers.
• Lead global commercial negotiations and manage supplier agreements.
• Develop and execute global category strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement tools

Job description

Global Sourcing Manager

As a Global Sourcing Manager, you will play a key role in driving global sourcing strategies and managing key supplier relationships across all Breas regions. You will lead commercial negotiations, develop suppliers, and work cross‑functionally to secure the best balance of cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability performance.

The position is based in Sweden with a fully global scope and includes approximately 30–40 days of travel per year. You will report directly to the Global Sourcing Director.

Main responsibilities

• Drive total cost management for assigned global suppliers (price, terms, MOQ, lead time, value engineering)
• Lead global commercial negotiations and manage supplier agreements together with Legal, QA/RA, and R&D
• Develop and execute global category strategies in close collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders
• Manage and develop the supplier base in line with global sourcing policies and quality requirements
• Support supplier quality activities together with QA (e.g., NCs, SCARs)
• Ensure compliance with ESG requirements across assigned suppliers
• Support product development projects with supplier‑related activities
• Act as escalation point for critical supplier issues
• Collaborate with Global and local Planning teams to secure supply continuity, identify and mitigate supply chain risks
• Drive and support implementation of digital procurement development, analytics, and data‑driven decision‑making

Required qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Several years of experience in global strategic procurement and category management
• Solid negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience from regulated industries (e.g., MedTech, Pharma)
• Experience from ERP systems and procurement tools
• Analytical mindset with a structured way of working
• Interest and capability in digital procurement (analytics, dashboards, AI‑supported insights)
• Excellent communication skills in English