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The Aristo Group is a project and personnel consulting firm specializing in the life sciences industry. Our goal is to find the perfect match for our clients and candidates. We are currently seeking a Head of Supply Chain / Purchasing (f/m/d) for a life sciences company in Europe to start as soon as possible.
Position title: Head of Supply Chain / Purchasing (f/m/d)
Employment period: permanent
Industry: Medical Devices
Salary: tbd
Skills: operational and strategic procurement, international logistics
Ideal start date: tbd
Location: tbd
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Supply Chain / Purchasing to build and lead a high-performing team across three locations.
The ideal candidate will be hands-on and forward-thinking, with deep experience in both operational and strategic procurement, international logistics, and cross-functional leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a growing team (initially 2 direct reports) across three sites
- Build and optimize supply chain and procurement processes and structures
- Act as main point of contact for internal departments (production, sales, finance, etc.)
- Oversee and improve international logistics, customs, and export/import compliance
- Implement and manage Category Management strategies
- Drive both strategic and operational purchasing.
- Manage and expand supplier relationships.
- Negotiate contracts with new and existing suppliers.
- Ensure supply chain efficiency and cost control while maintaining high quality standards.
Requirements:
- Proven leadership experience in Supply Chain and Purchasing.
- Strong background in customs and foreign trade.
- Hands-on mentality with ability to implement from scratch.
- Expertise in both strategic and operational procurement.
- Solid knowledge in Category Management.
- Strong negotiation skills and supplier management.
- Fluency in English, German and/ or Slovenien.
- Experience in multi-site coordination is a plus.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
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