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Procurement Lead

Amsterdam
Full-time
Permanent employee

Major scope of the position

As Procurement Lead, you are a hands‑on procurement professional responsible for executing and continuously improving TSC Life’s purchasing activities. You lead a small purchasing team (2 FTE) and combine operational procurement with strategic sourcing, supplier management, and team leadership.
Your overall objective is to ensure supply continuity in a cost‑efficient and compliant manner, within a highly regulated environment (ISO 13485 / MDSAP). You work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders and play a key role in supporting TSC Life’s growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

  • Execute purchasing and sourcing activities, with a focus on raw materials and contract manufacturing
  • Lead complex, high‑impact sourcing and supplier selection projects
  • Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers
  • Identify and implement cost‑saving and value‑improvement initiatives
  • Contribute to and support the implementation of the purchasing strategy

Supplier Management & Development

  • Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with key suppliers
  • Monitor and improve supplier performance (quality, cost, lead time, reliability)
  • Lead supplier evaluation, qualification, and selection processes
  • Drive supplier development and risk‑mitigation initiatives (e.g. dual sourcing)
  • Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 13485 / MDSAP and internal quality standards
  • Support supplier audits and maintain accurate documentation

Team Leadership & Performance Management

  • Drive team performance aligned with company procurement objectives
  • Conduct performance evaluations and support the development of team members
  • Act as the first point of contact and escalation within the team
  • Coordinate daily priorities and activities of the purchasing team
    (2 FTE based in Amsterdam and Tours)

Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the main procurement point of contact in cross‑functional projects
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality & Regulatory, Engineering/R&D and Finance
  • Translate business and technical requirements into effective sourcing solutions

Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement

  • Ensure accuracy and reliability of purchasing data in ERP/MRP systems
  • Monitor and report on procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, OTIF)
  • Drive data‑driven decision making within procurement
  • Identify and implement continuous improvements in purchasing processes and supplier base

Your profile

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7–10 years of experience in procurement / purchasing
  • Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiations
  • Experience in a regulated industry such as MedTech, Life Sciences or Pharmaceuticals is strongly preferred

Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of procurement processes and category management
  • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
  • Basic contract and legal knowledge
  • Familiarity with quality and regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO 13485)

Skills & Competencies

  • Hands‑on, pragmatic and solution‑oriented
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Analytical and data‑driven mindset
  • Able to balance operational responsibilities with team leadership
  • Leads by example with ownership and accountability for results
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Collaborative and comfortable working in an international environment
  • Resilient under pressure
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

What we offer

  • A key role within a growing, international MedTech organization
  • The opportunity to shape and professionalize procurement processes
  • A collaborative and hands‑on working environment
  • High level of responsibility and stakeholder exposure
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Location: Amsterdam (NL)

About us

We are a global leader in the medical industry, commited to support sustainable and accessible patient care.

Our mission is to drive innovation by creating evidence-based solutions that empower healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. With a bold vision of touching the lives of 25 million patients annually, we aim to disrupt the healthcare market through agility, integrity, and reliability. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of our partners, patients, and stakeholders, fostering a healthier, more sustainable future for all.


Our core values

Our Mission: We drive innovation to revolutionize sustainable, accessible patient care. We develop cutting-edge, evidence-based solutions that empower healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes, ensuring that high-quality care is both accessible and sustainable.


Our Vision: Independent, disruptive innovator with 25 million patients per year benefiting from our products. We are a magnet for talent. We push medical technology forward, improving patient care with transformative solutions. Our commitment to excellence and bold vision position us as a leading disruptor in healthcare.