Mission Sourcing strategy development and team leadership: Management and further development of the purchasing team, as well as responsibility for the development and implementation of procurement and sourcing strategies. Supplier management and contract negotiations: Selection, onboarding, and performance monitoring of suppliers, as well as negotiation of contracts, prices, and terms. Main contact person for external manufacturing partners: Including production and capacity planning, as well as operational problem solving. Technology transfer and scale‑up: Support for transfer, scale‑up, and validation activities in close coordination with technical and quality teams. Supplier governance and compliance: Establishing governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485/MDR/FDA, and conducting audits and risk reduction measures. Interdisciplinary collaboration and data management: Close coordination with internal stakeholders, supporting ERP processes, and maintaining relevant master data. Profile Completed degree or equivalent qualification, ideally with a focus on supply chain, business administration, or engineering. Several years of experience in procurement and supplier management—preferably in medical technology, the pharmaceutical industry, or a similarly regulated industry. Experience with complex contract negotiations and contract management with suppliers and external service providers. Experience in managing and developing external manufacturing partners and in leading cross‑functional sourcing initiatives. Leadership experience with a strong ability to develop employees and teams and to promote individual strengths in a targeted manner. Confident communication skills at the operational and strategic level, tailored to the audience. Very good German skills (C1) and confident English skills (at least B2) in spoken and written form. Willingness to travel occasionally. Why us? Motivated and helpful colleagues: A great team that supports each other. Modern, ergonomic workplaces: With employee laptop and company cell phone. Good transport connections: Subway station 400 meters away and parking in the immediate vicinity. Flexible working hours: Including the option of mobile working. Modern office: Fully equipped kitchen, free fruit, water, coffee, and snacks, as well as showers. Benefits: Corporate benefits, FutureBens, and job ticket. Joint activities: Summer party and other team events. Contact Please send us your complete application documents, i.e. your resume and (work) references, via our career page: Website We look forward to hearing from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr