Corporate Lead Buyer- Technology
As one of the world´s leading manufacturers of cardio- and endovascular medical devices, BIOTRONIK is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and represented in over 100 countries by its global workforce. The work of our committed, highly specialized, exceptionally skilled employees results in crucial advancements in the world of cardiology and changes the lives of patients every day.
Join BIOTRONIK as a Corporate Lead Buyer - Technology, where you’ll play a pivotal role in global sourcing of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, hardware, cloud migrations, and telecommunications. Be part of a dynamic team that integrates technical expertise with strategic procurement to support BIOTRONIK’s success.
As an individual contributor, you’ll bridge Corporate IT Shared Services, suppliers, departments, and Corporate Procurement Shared Services to drive top-tier performance for our IT product groups.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement
- 2+ years with a technology sourcing focus
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with procurement best practices
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Experience managing and writing Requests for Proposals (RFP process)
- Experience in supporting legal, including knowledge of standard contract structures and key terms
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Expert time management skills with an ability to manage multiple projects
- Comfortable with ambiguity and able self-manage daily work
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to think globally and work with an international, culturally diverse team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QLIK, SAP, and ARIBA
- Fluent English skills; German an added value
- Membership in procurement and/or information technology organizations, preferred
- Procurement and/or information technology certifications, preferred
- Experience managing global category spend exceeding $50 million, preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This is a largely an office based role. The job requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.
Are you interested? Please apply online through our application management system! We are looking forward to welcoming you.
Location: Lake Oswego, OR | Working hours: Full-time
Apply now under: www.biotronik.com/careers
Job ID: 60968 | BIOTRONIK Service Company US | USA
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law