Associate Director / Director, Strategic Procurement (Medical Industry)

About the role

A senior leadership position for an Associate Director or Director of Strategic Procurement in the medical industry. The role leads sourcing, supplier management, contract governance and procurement transformation across the Medical Device and Pharmacy sectors, aiming to deliver sustainable value, strengthen supply resilience and drive best-in-class procurement practices.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute category procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, contract management and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Drive cost optimization, procurement productivity and continuous improvement across the source-to-pay process.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and operational leaders to deliver optimal procurement outcomes.
• Build and develop a high-performing procurement team while advancing procurement capabilities and governance.

Required profile

• 15+ years of strategic procurement experience, ideally in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, life sciences or large matrix organizations.
• Proven track record in category management, supplier negotiations, transformation and stakeholder management.
• Strong leadership, commercial acumen and experience driving complex procurement programs.
• MBA or Master's degree preferred.

Candidates apply through the online application form; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.