Strategischer Einkäufer ensuring long - term supply of materials for wheelchair production at Ottobock. Involves supplier selection, cost analysis, and close collaboration with internal departments.
About the role
- Regional Procurement Director responsible for executing global sourcing strategies in EMEA/APAC. Leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships to ensure effective category management.
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of global category strategies and playbooks in the region, ensuring compliance to standards and KPIs
- May manage one or more regionally owned categories (e.g., Packaging, CAPEX, MRO, Facilities, Energy, Logistics), including strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations
- Act as the bridge between Global Procurement and Regional Business Leaders (EMEA/APAC), ensuring alignment of priorities
- Serve as a voting member of Global Category Councils, providing regional supplier insights and validating strategies
- Develop and execute regional supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and cost savings initiatives
- Monitor and escalate supplier performance issues according to Lincoln’s Supplier Issue Resolution SOP
- Lead, coach, and develop the regional procurement team to build capabilities and ensure succession
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of procurement and sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated leadership of regional or global supplier negotiations with $100M+ spend exposure
- Strong expertise in category management, supplier development, and contract governance
- Excellent ability to operate in a matrix environment (solid-line to VP Global Sourcing, dotted-line to Regional Business Leadership)
- Proficiency in procurement systems, analytics, and digital tools
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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