Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Management (m/f/d)

A rapidly growing medical device company is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead global sourcing, supplier management, and contract manufacturing operations as the organization advances toward commercialization. This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to build scalable procurement processes, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support the growth of innovative technologies that improve patient outcomes.

This position combines strategic leadership with operational execution and will oversee a team of procurement professionals while serving as a key partner to Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Finance.

Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals across direct, indirect, and new product introduction (NPI) categories.

Establish and execute sourcing strategies for components, materials, tooling, and critical services.

Own the supplier lifecycle, including supplier selection, qualification, onboarding, performance management, and risk mitigation.

Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures, and long-term supplier partnerships.

Serve as the primary operational liaison with global contract manufacturing partners, including key suppliers in Europe.

Ensure supplier compliance with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and company quality standards.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• 6+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management experience within MedTech, biotech, life sciences, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing contract manufacturers (CMOs) and complex supplier networks.
• Strong knowledge of FDA quality regulations, ISO 13485, and supplier quality requirements.
• Experience working with German suppliers or fluency in German.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven procurement planning.

This is an opportunity to join a well-funded and growing medical device organization at a pivotal stage of growth. The successful candidate will have significant visibility across the business and play a critical role in building the procurement infrastructure that supports global expansion and commercialization efforts

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law.