Sourcing Area Manager - Indirect Services

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.

The strategic purchasing function within Product Area Critical Care at Getinge group in Solna, is looking for a Sourcing Area Manager for Indirect Services. The SAM will report to Manager for Indirect Purchasing and be a part of a team of 5 persons.

Key tasks and primary responsibilities

You will lead Indirect services, which means to ensure that the Solna site has an indirect service and 3rd party product supplier base that enables the business to achieve its objectives within quality, supply capability/service and cost.

• Supplier management of suppliers specific to the Solna site and if agreed of global suppliers on behalf of Getinge Group
• Sourcing events in indirect services
• Category Management including identify, drive and run cost down initiatives
• For indirect services within Getinge lead the annual negotiations for selected categories
   

Some specific tasks:

• Ensure compliance vs internal processes and external requirements
• Develop supplier to meet and/or exceed performance targets concerning quality and supply
• Support development projects
• Supplier Management
  • Measure performance
  • Drive issue resolution and improvement programs
  • Lead business review meetings
  • Contract management
  • Manage supplier master data (SAP)
  • Lead yearly supplier qualification/re-evaluation
     
• Sourcing
  • Run, evaluate RFIs/RFQs and select supplier
  • Negotiate contracts
     
• Category Management
  • Within assigned category identify cost reduction opportunities
  • Ensure good understanding of business demand and supplier market development
  • Work with Global Category Manager to develop global strategies including supplier strategy

The overall objective is to improve productivity, quality and efficiency in services and existing contracts, at right cost and in time, render judgments and make timely decisions in alignment with business objectives, strategies and tactics. This requires strong negation skills and also involves encouraging active teamwork across the functions.

Getinge offers a unique opportunity to create visible results and believe that the right candidate has strong leadership capabilities and can combine a clear and well-structured leadership with the ability to inspire and enthuse other team members. This position is based in Solna.

To be successful in this position, we believe that you have the following qualifications.

The candidate has at least 5-10 years’ experience from sourcing with a strong record and is eager to move forward and always striving to improve – and gladly share this ambition and energy with others. We believe that the right candidate will set the strategic direction based on market conditions and risk, raise innovation ideas in an early design phase and developing partnership with suppliers. Being in the Medtech industry it is important to ensure legal compliance in all processes. Further, knowledge in cost-analyses and quality value engineering are important. Getinge appreciates the ability to balance the openness in negotiations with suppliers are vital for success. Good knowledge of the SAP-system and MS-office is an advantage. Experience from working within the Medtech business is rewarding.

Desired Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
Work experience:

• Experienced from working in cross-functional teams
• Proven track record from improving supplier performance

Knowledge skill:

• Expertise in purchasing processes
• Good knowledge of supply chain management
• Understanding of international trade law
• SAP ERP systems knowledge is beneficial
• Indirect sourcing strategies, and data analysis and reporting
• Languages: English and Swedish, spoken and written

Personal Qualities:

• Self-propelled and Results-oriented
• Curious with an eagerness to continue to learn and develop
• Strong interpersonal skills and integrity
• Ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders
• Patience and confidence to take lead on and prosecute the improvement processes in your area
• Ability to work independently without strict guidelines in a dynamic environment

Education:

• University degree within supply chain, engineering or equivalent education.

At Getinge we see ourselves as proactive and self-driven in learning and contributing to the continued development of our products and our organization's capabilities.  We are Team Players, Forward Thinkers and Game Changers.

We think you will thrive in a high-expectation environment and have an interest in our products.

Why join Getinge 

Getinge offers a job in a safe and informal work environment, where we appreciate close team collaboration. We keep an open dialogue between leaders and employees, as well as between teams. We are focused on developing people, and together we will create a plan for learning and competence development when you start your career with us. 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including wellness allowances, generous family benefits and joint company activities. Everything to ensure we support your well-being and goals.

Application  

Applications will be reviewed continually, and we therefore recommend sending us your application as soon as possible, but no later than 25-04-21

We kindly ask you to submit your application in our recruitment system by clicking the “apply now” button. Due to GDPR regulations we do not accept applications via e-mail.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Hiring Manager Natascha Henriksson at natascha.henriksson@getinge.com or Recruiter Adiam Johannes Zajovic at adiam.johanneszajovic@getinge.com

We look forward to receiving your application. We hope you will join us on our journey to become the world’s most desired MedTech company. 

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.