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This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Why Join Baxter? Joining our Saalfeld team means becoming part of a global organisation where your work has a direct impact on patients around the world. You’ll work on challenging international projects, collaborate with industry experts and help shape the future of healthcare manufacturing. What Makes This Procurement Opportunity Different? Lead procurement activities for innovative new product introduction (NPI) projects; Influence strategic sourcing decisions at a global level; Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams; Build and develop international supplier partnerships; Drive industrialisation projects from concept through to serial production; Be part of an organisation committed to innovation, quality and continuous improvement
Job Responsibility
Lead all procurement activities for global New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept phase through serial production
Manage complex sourcing projects with responsibility for cost, quality, delivery performance and risk management
Support product industrialisation and ensure procurement readiness throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate multiple international projects simultaneously within a matrix organisation
Develop and implement sourcing, supplier and commodity strategies
Lead supplier selection processes, RFQs and commercial negotiations
Build resilient and sustainable supply chains for critical components
Manage supplier performance, development initiatives and risk mitigation activities
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Logistics, Finance and Legal teams
Act as a trusted advisor to project teams and senior leadership
Provide project reporting, business updates and procurement insights to management
Drive decision-making through data analysis, business cases and risk assessments
Improve procurement processes, tools and best practices
Support governance, compliance and procurement standards
Contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation
Requirements
Significant 7+ years of experience in Strategic Procurement, Project Procurement, Supply Chain or Sourcing leadership roles
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), industrialisation or large-scale manufacturing projects
Strong project management capabilities within complex international organisations
Proven ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels
Experience leading supplier negotiations and commercial discussions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Business-level English communication skills
German language skills are essential
Nice to have
Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field
Experience within MedTech, Healthcare, Life Sciences or other regulated industries
Knowledge of SAP systems and procurement tools
Experience working in global matrix organisations
What we offer
Competitive compensation package
Flexible working arrangements
International career development opportunities
Learning and professional development programmes
Health and wellbeing support
Pension and benefits programmes
Inclusive and collaborative culture
Meaningful work that improves patient outcomes worldwide