Head Procurement, Medical Services Industry (m/f)

For our client, international fast developing company from medical services industry we are looking for Head of Procurement. The role has end-to-end responsibility for direct and indirect procurement categories in selected European and Middle East Countries, managing an annual spend of approximately €200 million EUR. The role can be based in Warsaw, or Prague offices or remote with readiness for business travelling up to 30%.

Responsibilities:

• develop and execute the regional procurement strategy aligned with business objectives,
• lead, coach, and develop a small procurement team,
• establish clear category ownership, governance, and performance metrics,
• act as a strategic business partner to senior stakeholders across Operations, R&D, Quality, Finance, and Commercial,
• oversee direct procurement (e.g., raw materials, packaging),
• oversee Indirect procurement (e.g., IT, professional services, facilities, HR services, marketing),
• drive category strategies, sourcing initiatives, and supplier rationalization,
• lead contract negotiations and ensure favorable commercial and contractual terms,
• manage and optimize an annual procurement spend,
• deliver measurable cost savings, value creation, and working capital improvements,
• build and maintain strategic supplier relationships,
• ensure supply continuity and proactive risk management, including dual sourcing and contingency planning,
• lead supplier performance management, including KPIs, QBRs, and continuous improvement initiatives,
• continuously improve procurement processes, tools, and governance,
• establish standardized processes while maintaining agility in a growing organization.

Requirements:

• bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field,
• master’s degree or professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) preferred,
• minimum 8+ years of progressive procurement experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry,
• demonstrated experience managing both direct and indirect procurement categories,
• experience leading and developing small team will be a definite asset,
• strong strategic sourcing and negotiation skills,
• ability to operate hands-on while maintaining a strategic perspective.

The offer:

• key leadership role with high visibility and impact,
• possible remote work with readiness of business travelling up to 30% of time,
• competitive base salary and attractive annual bonus,
• opportunity to shape and mature the procurement function.