Platform Sourcing Leader

Permobil; Sundsvalls kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Permobil seeks a Platforms Sourcing Leader to drive end-to-end sourcing for our product platforms, selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability targets are met. You will collaborate with cross-functional agile teams from concept to launch, define sourcing strategies, manage post-launch supplier performance, and report transparently to leadership.

The role demands a strategic mindset, strong commercial acumen, risk management, and a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business or economics and/or; equivaltent work experience from strategic sourcing, supply chain or similar positions,
• 5+ years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or equivalent roles in a technology or manufacturing environment,
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in product development or industrialization contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities across assigned product platforms — from supplier scouting, selection, and negotiation to industrial readiness and ramp-up,
• Act as a core member of cross-functional agile teams, ensuring sourcing and supplier perspectives are fully integrated into design, validation, and launch decisions,
• Maintain commercial responsibility for sourced components and suppliers for six months post-launch, managing negotiations, supplier performance, and smooth handover to Category Managers,
• Define and implement sourcing strategies, including supplier coverage, cost models, and risk profiles, while proposing and reporting on platform sourcing KPIs,
• Ensure full compliance with Group Sourcing policies, supplier quality frameworks, and all legal, ethical, and sustainability requirements,
• Provide regular status updates and transparent communication to sourcing leadership, proactively escalating challenges and aligning on priorities.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business or economics

Job description

PLATFORM SOURCING LEADER

Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.

Position Overview

As a Platform Sourcing Leader, you are the engine behind sourcing success in our product development teams. You own the end-to-end sourcing process – selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring every component meets our standards for cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability.

Working closely with cross-functional squads, you drive sourcing activities from project start through launch, proactively managing risks and commercial decisions. You champion structured strategies, transparent reporting, and seamless handovers, all while upholding the highest standards of compliance and collaboration. Your expertise ensures every product launches with a strong, reliable supply base and a clear path to commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities across assigned product platforms — from supplier scouting, selection, and negotiation to industrial readiness and ramp-up,
• Act as a core member of cross-functional agile teams, ensuring sourcing and supplier perspectives are fully integrated into design, validation, and launch decisions,
• Maintain commercial responsibility for sourced components and suppliers for six months post-launch, managing negotiations, supplier performance, and smooth handover to Category Managers,
• Define and implement sourcing strategies, including supplier coverage, cost models, and risk profiles, while proposing and reporting on platform sourcing KPIs,
• Ensure full compliance with Group Sourcing policies, supplier quality frameworks, and all legal, ethical, and sustainability requirements,
• Provide regular status updates and transparent communication to sourcing leadership, proactively escalating challenges and aligning on priorities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business or economics and/or; equivaltent work experience from strategic sourcing, supply chain or similar positions,
• 5+ years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or equivalent roles in a technology or manufacturing environment,
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in product development or industrialization contexts.
• Solid knowledge in several of the following areas:
• Category Management in Sourcing
• Strategic negotiation and contracting
• Supplier evaluation, auditing, and development
• Quality and risk management
• Lean manufacturing and logistics
• Supplier relationship management and category management
• Sustainability and responsible sourcing

Who are you?

You are a results-driven sourcing expert who thrives in cross-functional teams. With strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset, you confidently manage the full sourcing process – from supplier selection to post-launch support. Agile, collaborative, and detail-oriented, you ensure compliance, clear communication, and seamless project execution at every stage.

Why is Permobil the next step for you?

• You’ll make a difference. Every day. Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives.
• You’ll make your mark as part of our future. We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.
• You’ll feel welcome from day one. We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone at Permobil cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

Permobil is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

by August 31st at the latest.

More About Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.

Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 2 000 team members in 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com