Title: Strategic Buyer - Logistics (Medical Device Industry)
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Company Overview: We are a rapidly growing leader in the medical device industry, dedicated to providing life-changing solutions to patients worldwide. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and patient care, we are expanding our operations and building a dynamic team in Stuttgart, Germany. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Buyer to join our team and play a key role in shaping our logistics procurement strategy during this exciting period of aggressive growth.
Job Description:
Role Overview: As a Strategic Buyer specializing in logistics within the medical device industry, you will be instrumental in building and executing procurement strategies to optimize our supply chain operations. Joining a newly formed team in Stuttgart, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by establishing best practices, forging strategic partnerships, and driving efficiencies in logistics procurement to support our rapid growth trajectory.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement strategic procurement plans for logistics services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and freight forwarding, aligned with the company's growth objectives.
Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with logistics service providers, negotiating contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels.
Supplier Selection: Evaluate and select logistics partners based on criteria such as reliability, cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment with company standards and objectives.
Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements in logistics procurement processes, driving cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service quality and reliability.
Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with logistics operations, including supply chain disruptions, regulatory compliance, and quality control, implementing risk mitigation strategies to safeguard continuity of supply.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate the performance of logistics service providers against key performance indicators (KPIs), conducting regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and service level commitments.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, supply chain, finance, and quality assurance teams, to align logistics procurement strategies with business requirements and objectives.
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in logistics procurement processes, leveraging data analytics, market insights, and industry best practices to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field. Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CSCP, CIPS) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic procurement or sourcing roles, with a focus on logistics procurement within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
- Proven track record of successfully developing and executing logistics procurement strategies, driving cost savings, and optimizing supply chain efficiency.
- Strong negotiation skills and contract management experience, with the ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with logistics service providers.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to support decision-making.
- Solid understanding of logistics operations, regulations, and industry standards, with a focus on compliance, quality, and risk management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Fluency in German and English, both written and verbal.
Join our growing team and be part of our journey to revolutionize the medical device industry. Apply now to contribute your expertise and drive innovation in logistics procurement!
