For our Purchasing and Logistics division, we are looking for someone nationwide to start as soon as possible as

Strategic Buyer / Category Manager - Medical Devices (m/f/d)

Full-time position  with the option  to work remotely throughout Germany as part of our FlexWork option.

In this position, you will play a key role in the strategic procurement of medical products. You will actively shape product groups, develop supplier relationships, and contribute to sustainably combining quality, security of supply, and cost-effectiveness.

This is what you can expect

• They assume strategic management of company-wide product groups with a focus on medical products and supplies.
• They contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of sustainable commodity group and procurement strategies based on market, demand, and supplier analyses.
• Identifying and implementing cost optimization and standardization potentials, taking into account quality, security of supply and total costs, is also part of your responsibilities.
• They maintain close cooperation with relevant departments to develop product and supplier strategies that meet requirements.
• They coordinate and conduct tendering, negotiation and award processes.
• You will also create decision templates, contracts, and negotiation recommendations for internal decision-makers.

What you bring with you

• A completed degree (business administration / engineering or similar) or an equivalent qualification
• At least 3 years of professional experience in strategic purchasing with experience in negotiations and contract management.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, as well as a good understanding of TCO approaches.
• A structured, independent and reliable way of working
• Confident demeanor and the ability to convincingly represent the company's interests.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Fluent German skills as well as business-level fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Knowledge in the fields of cardiology or surgery is advantageous, but not mandatory.
• Willingness to undertake occasional business trips (approx. 20%)
• Proof of measles immunization

Look forward to

• Responsible tasks in a dynamic and growing company with corresponding performance-based remuneration.
• High individual flexibility through our FlexWork concept with variable working hours and the possibility of mobile working within Germany.
• Plenty of creative freedom, personal responsibility, and the opportunity to actively develop one's own area of ​​responsibility.
• A dedicated, competent and collegial team with a pleasant working atmosphere
• Professional development opportunities in the form of needs-based in-house and external training courses 
• The Helios PlusCard: A supplementary insurance policy financed by Helios, including, among other things, treatment by a doctor of your choice in the event of a hospital stay in one of our acute care clinics.
• The Helios Academy supports you with more than 6,000 training and further education courses as well as career programs from entry-level positions to specialist and management careers.
• Discounts for over 480 top brands and prevention programs, e.g. discounts at gyms