Strategic Sourcing Manager (Metal)

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Position: Strategic Sourcing Manager (Metal)

Location: Komorniki (near Poznań)

Employment Type: Full-time, hybrid model of working

Hiring Company: ArjoHuntleigh Polska Sp. z o.o. 

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for:

Supply Base Development

• Develop supply base and supply chain strategies aligned with the business goals
• Identify strategic materials and plan procurement accordingly

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain relationship with suppliers
• Monitor overall supplier performance (quality, costs, logistics, sustainability)
• Execute responsibilities as stated in and defined to the Supplier Relationship Management Process

Strategic Sourcing

• Support development and execute Strategic Plan including sustainability objectives
• Prepare, manage, and analyze RFQs to recommend suppliers and develop category strategy
• Perform and execute responsibilities defined in the Source to Contract Process
• Manage P2P actively and suggest optimization

Pricing and Cost Analysis

• Analyze costs, pricing structure and total cost of ownership
• Monitor and assess raw material, labor, political, financial market conditions impact
• Recommend/ advice raw materials/ technologies for NPD projects

Negotiation and Decision Making

• Negotiate terms and conditions and contract with suppliers.
• Secure favorable deals for the organization
• Optimize TCO
• Actively search for cost reduction opportunities

Contract Management

• Draft, review and manage contracts with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Monitor, review and update existing contract to ensure contract validity throughout the product life cycle

Risk Assessment and Opportunities

• Develop supplier recommendation and selection criteria
• Conduct risk and opportunities analysis
• Continuously monitor, assess and act on Supply risks based on political, financial and environmental impact 

Market Research and Analysis

• Evaluate market conditions for assigned commodities
• Stay informed about industry trends and new potential technologies that could be used in NPD.

Quality System Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Skills and experience you will need in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related fields
• Relevant work experience in a procurement role
• Knowledge of commodities assigned
• Familiarity whit MRP systems
• Advanced English language skills, both written and verbal
• Analytical thinking
• Negotiation skills

Personal Qualities:

• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Take initiative and proactive mindset
• Ethical value

What we offer:

You will support our vision of being the most trusted partner in achieving beneficial outcomes for people facing mobility challenges. In return, you will receive our full support, and the opportunity to train your skills and develop professionally. 

Additionally, we offer:

• employment contract,
• flexible working hours (you can start work between 7:00 and 9:00),
• ability to work remotely on selected days (up to 150 days per year, depending on the position held),
• free transport to our factory from Poznań,
• co-financing of training and courses,
• the possibility of receiving an annual bonus equivalent to one month's salary, paid at the end of the calendar year, for those who have worked with us for at least a year,
• financial and material rewards for submitted ideas for improvement and optimization,
• access to benefits such as a Medicover Sport card, private medical care (packages starting from just 1 PLN/month!), group insurance,
• additions from the Company Social Benefits Fund (including co-financing of holidays, Christmas vouchers, financial support for school supplies),
• career development opportunities within the organization - we run internal recruitment processes,
• non-financial benefits: employee sports program - Stay healthy with Arjo, team and company integration events and charity initiatives,
• a development-oriented work environment,
• care for your growth and well-being within a Swedish work culture.

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About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6000 people worldwide and 60 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

For more information about Arjo visit www.arjo.com