Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers. 

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Procurement Manager (m/f/d) - Drive Excellence in a Hands-On Role

Join our dynamic and innovative Operations Team, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping procurement strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and ensuring operational excellence. In this role, you will balance strategic procurement leadership with hands-on supplier engagement, supporting both long-term initiatives and daily operational needs in a small, agile team.

Role Overview

As Procurement Manager (m/f/d), you will be responsible for leading procurement and supplier management across our legal entities in Denmark and Germany. You will develop and execute strategic procurement initiatives, optimize cost efficiency, and ensure compliance with ESG, GDPR, and quality standards. In collaboration with the Operations Team, you will also support key administrative procurement tasks and contribute to daily supplier-related operations when required.

DHS is one of the Business Areas of Getinge Group, and we are dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare through our cutting-edge digital solutions, optimizing hospital workflows, enhancing patient care, and ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals. We deliver IT-solutions to hospitals that align and optimize workflows at sterile services departments, operating rooms and patient journey. As a Procurement Manager (m/f/d) you are having the responsibility for Procurement at DHS, but can get support by any other Business Areas of Getinge, if needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic procurement initiatives, focusing on cost optimization, supplier reliability, and compliance.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier qualification, evaluation, and issue resolution to maintain high standards of quality and performance.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, securing competitive agreements while ensuring supplier accountability.
• Conduct procurement data analysis, identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing procurement efficiency.
• Streamline procurement operations, ensuring structured documentation, master data accuracy, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with the Operations Team on procurement administration, ensuring smooth processes and efficient supplier engagement.
• Support daily supplier-related operations as needed, contributing to hands-on tasks in a small and flexible team environment.

Who You Are

You are a strategic and detail-oriented procurement professional with the ability to balance big-picture supplier management with hands-on operational support. You thrive in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment where you can drive impactful procurement strategies while ensuring smooth daily operations.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: Several years in procurement, supplier management, or supply chain operations in Germany and preferably in an international environment.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical mindset, negotiation skills, and experience in cost optimization.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in procurement and supply chain systems (ERP, supplier management tools).
• Industry Standards: Knowledge of ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 is an advantage.
• Education: A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• Language: Fluency in English and German is required.
• Personal Traits: Organized, proactive, and adaptable. You enjoy working strategically but also understand the importance of handling administrative tasks and stepping in for operational support when needed.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique blend of strategic procurement leadership and hands-on operational involvement, making it ideal for someone looking to make a tangible impact. We offer:

• A strategic and operational role, giving you the chance to influence procurement strategy while working closely with suppliers.
• A collaborative and agile team environment, where your contributions drive real impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth, in an international and forward-thinking organization.
• Flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely or from offices in Denmark or Germany.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are passionate about driving procurement excellence and enjoy working in both strategic and operational capacities, we would love to hear from you.

About us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Feel free to contact Natalia Bodirogic (natalia.bodirogic@getinge.com), if you have any questions.