✨Director of Procurement - Healthcare or Pharmaceutical environment - Based in Cologne
We are seeking a Director of Procurement to lead a lean but highly strategic procurement team, supporting operations across Europe and the US. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, you’ll bring structure, insight, and innovation to a global purchasing function that is critical to the continued growth and operational excellence.
Why This Role?
This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious procurement leader who is looking to take on greater responsibility, gain global exposure, and influence sourcing decisions in a regulated, purpose driven industry.
What You’ll Do:
* Lead and develop a small global procurement team (currently 3–4 people), setting clear direction and driving performance.
* Oversee supplier strategy and vendor screening globally
* Collaborate with key internal stakeholders including Sales, Pricing, Operations, and Project Management to align procurement with broader business goals.
* Drive procurement operations with a strong focus on value, risk, and compliance, particularly in a regulated environment.
* Leverage ERP systems (ideally Dynamics 365) to enhance reporting, cost tracking, and procurement visibility.
* Evaluate global spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and strengthen supplier partnerships.
* Contribute to lean initiatives and drive continuous improvement
A bit about you:
* 8+ years in procurement with some leadership or mentoring experience.
* Worked in regulated sectors — such as pharmaceuticals, clinical research, chemicals, healthcare, food, or medical devices.
* You bring a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, with a strong focus on vendor management, negotiations, and spend analysis.
Related job titles:
Senior Director of Procurement / Associate Director of Procurement / Associate Director of Purchasing / Buyer / Director of Purchasing / Procurement Leader / Pharma Procurement / Healthcare Procurement / Healthcare Purchasing / Lean Purchasing / Lean Procurement
Commutable Locations:
Bonn, Düsseldorf, Leverkusen, Brühl, Königswinter, Siegburg, Düren, Aachen, Koblenz, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Maastricht