Head of Purchasing

The Company is in search of a Head of Purchasing to take on a key role within the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall purchasing and supplier management, leading a small team, and will have direct decision-making channels with senior management. This is a pivotal position that offers high visibility and the opportunity to make a genuine entrepreneurial impact. The ideal candidate should be proactive, have a completed degree in engineering or business administration, or a comparable qualification, and at least 5 years' of professional experience in a similar role within a manufacturing company, with a preference for those with a background in medical technology. Very good SAP and English skills are also required, and initial management experience is considered a plus. Applicants for the Head of Purchasing role at the company should be entrepreneurial individuals with a collaborative leadership style, ready to take on the challenge of strengthening the procurement organization, supplier structure, and cost position. The role demands a strategic thinker who can effectively manage the purchasing function to support the company's expansion and customer base. The Head of Purchasing will play a critical part in the company's growth, and as such, the ability to influence and drive change is essential. The position is based in the greater Lübeck area and offers a unique opportunity to be part of a technology-oriented company with a strong market presence.