Job Description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.


Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.


Join our team now at Siemens Healthineers as the Strategic Procurement Head for Great Britain and Ireland, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing procurement strategies that align with the overall business objectives.


This leadership position requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and driving cost efficiencies. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to optimize the procurement process, mitigate risks, and contribute to the company's overall success.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies to optimize supplier relationships, reduce costs, and ensure a reliable supply chain. Process: Drive the implementation of Procurement standards and ensure compliance with regulations, governance, and guidelines. Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers, negotiating favourable terms, managing contracts, and conducting regular performance reviews. Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities, drive initiatives to achieve cost reductions, and implement best practices to enhance procurement efficiency. Develop and manage procurement budgets, track and report spend KPIs. Risk Mitigation: Evaluate and manage supply chain risks, implement risk mitigation strategies, and ensure business continuity through effective procurement planning. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and quality assurance, to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Compliance: Ensure procurement processes adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and company policies. Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to inform and adapt procurement strategies accordingly.

Your Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain management or a related field. CIPS professional certification preferred. At least 5 years proven experience in a senior procurement leadership role, ideally within the Healthcare sector. Strong negotiation skills, with a track record of successfully managing supplier relationships and achieving cost savings. Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving continuous improvement. Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team. In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, regulations, and market trends. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization. Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to meeting and exceeding targets.

Our Benefits:

26 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell an additional 5 Up to 10% employer pension contribution Share and bonus scheme Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year and support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme

Who we are:

We are a team of more than 71,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.


As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. Siemens Healthineers are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.


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