Would you like to help shape the European procurement strategy of a fast-growing, international group?
Do you want to make an impact at European level? Are you a strategic thinker and a decisive leader who can motivate teams? And do you thrive on negotiating, optimizing, and collaborating across borders?
Then this is your chance to shape the European procurement organization within our group as a Procurement Manager and take it to the next level.
About Medisol & Safe Life Group
Medisol is a fast-growing, international organization specializing in the online sale of AED’s and CPR-related products. Every day, we work toward a single clear mission: a world where everyone has access to an AED within 6 minutes.
Since 2024, Medisol has been part of the international Safe Life Group. Within this group, we play a unique role; we serve as the European procurement organization for the 26 companies currently within the Safe Life Group.
This means that we not only procure for our own organization, but also provide strategic direction for procurement activities across Europe – with a focus on group interests, economies of scale, and shared cost-saving goals.
Reliability, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and decisiveness are at the core of our success.
Your role – What will you be doing?
As Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for leading and further developing the European procurement organization. You combine strategic insight with operational decisiveness and are able to align the interests of different countries and entities into a single, strong European approach.
Strategic procurement & supplier management
- You serve as a strategic advisor to senior management, the Management Team, and international stakeholders.
- You will identify the requirements and needs of all EU organizations and translate them into a uniform, future-proof procurement strategy.
- Lead European procurement, negotiations, and contract management for direct expenditures: AEDs, parts and accessories, cabinets, manikins, etc.
- Maintain relationships with key OEMs. Manage prices, discounts, and long-term agreements to ensure competitiveness and supply security.
- Develop, maintain, and support the implementation of Safe Life Europe’s procurement plan.
- Ensure that the execution of commercial contracts with OEMs is consistently aligned with the global strategy, regulatory compliance, service levels, and agreed-upon prices.
- Support the development and implementation of a contract management process and a program for managing relationships with key OEM suppliers at the group level, including regular quarterly reviews.
Leadership & Organizational development
- You will lead the operational procurement team.
- You will coach and develop your team and continue to build a professional, data-driven procurement organization.
- You will optimize processes and ensure scalability across Europe.
- You will monitor KPIs, report to the Board of Directors, and actively participate in the management team.
International collaboration
- You will work closely with the Global Procurement Team at Safe Life.
- You will maintain strong collaboration with logistics and services to ensure delivery and availability.
- You are willing to travel internationally on a regular basis to strengthen collaboration and supplier relationships.
- You use your strong communication skills to forge lasting partnerships.
In short: you are the connecting link between strategy, operations, and international collaboration.
What do we offer you?
- Salary between €6.200,- and €8.400,- gross per month on a fulltime basis
- 32 days of vacation per year
- A modern pension plan with a.s.r.
- A key role within a fast-growing international organization
- Direct impact at the European level
- Strategic responsibility and the freedom to further shape the role
- A professional and ambitious team
- International exposure within Safe Life Group
- Plenty of room for entrepreneurship and initiative
What do we expect from you?
- A college or university degree, preferably in International Business, Supply Chain, or Business Economics
- 10+ years of experience in global procurement, supply chain, or commercial operations
- At least 5 years of experience managing and developing teams
- Extensive experience working in and implementing changes within a global, dynamic, and decentralized environment
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into strategic decisions
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English
- Willingness to travel internationally frequently
- Decisive, collaborative, and result-oriented
- Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at various levels, regardless of region, culture, or role.
Ready to make an impact in Europe?
Do you want to help build a future-proof European procurement organization within a mission-driven and international group? Apply now and become our new Procurement Manager! Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected], addressed to Anne-Marieke Wieman.
Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact our HR department at +31 (0)118 726071
We look forward to your vision, leadership, and international drive!
