Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

PLATFORM SOURCING LEADER

Would you like to work in an international environment where you will make a difference every day? We are looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.

AtPermobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.

Position Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to strengthen Permobil's market position by efficiently driving the sourcing agenda within the New Product Development (NPD) process. This includes ensuring competitive commercial conditions for all products and services within the scope, maximizing supplier value, and proactively managing business risks. The successful candidate will play a critical role in optimizing the supply chain, negotiating favorable terms, and fostering strong supplier relationships to support Permobil's strategic objectives and innovation goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the platform sourcing strategy for Chassis, Seat, or Electronics to meet customer needs and provide a competitive market advantage,

• Oversee supplier relationship management to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are met throughout the development phase,

• Manage and optimize the end-to-end supply chain process, from supplier selection to delivery at production units,

• Negotiate commercial conditions, including contracts and agreements with suppliers, to secure the best value for products and services,

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives,

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive sourcing initiatives that deliver cost savings, improve supplier performance, and mitigate risks,

• Identify new suppliers and technologies to enhance platform performance and reduce costs,

• Conduct market benchmarking and analyze supplier performance data to identify areas for improvement and optimize sourcing processes,

• Manage phase-in/out planning to ensure timely product availability and minimize risks of excess and obsolete components,

• Oversee logistics and distribution to ensure timely delivery of components to designers,

• Develop and implement Sourcing Concept Studies and facilitate supplier scouting if needed,

• Evaluate make/buy alternatives and engage with regional operations teams to define purchase levels,

• Create supply chain definitions and identify related risks,

• Develop supply scorecards and production plans for prototype builds, aligning with R&D project managers,

• Facilitate prototype handling and maintain sourcing data and agreement amendments,

• Refine supply chain requirements in collaboration with R&D and product management,

• Align product ramp-up plans with product management and R&D, and refine phase-out plans for obsolete items,

• Coordinate supplier and production ramp-up plans with sourcing managers and production units,

• Ensure efficient handover of revised appendices to responsible sourcing managers,

• Ensure supply requirements are fulfilled throughout the project lifecycle.

  Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or economics, or equivalent work experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or similar positions,

• Professional education or work experience in certified purchasing, legal awareness, business negotiation, supplier evaluation and development, lean production, supply chain management, logistics, quality systems, supplier relationship management, risk management, and category management,

• Excellent knowledge of end-to-end supply chain and business negotiations, including contract management,

• Good knowledge of business analysis, lean concepts, and production engineering,

• IS/IT system knowledge,

• Experience in roles such as Sourcing Manager, Strategic Purchasing, or similar,

• Engineering or technical background is a strong advantage.

  Skills and Personality Traits

• Excellent relationship management and communication skills for managing supplier expectations,

• Strong business negotiation skills,

• Good analytical abilities for assessing supplier performance,

• Solid financial skills for evaluating total supplier costs, including price, delivery, administration, quality control, and inventory,

• Ability to stay calm under pressure and think logically/analytically,

• Persuasive and influential with a high attention to detail,

• Proficient in managing multiple projects, suppliers, topics, and ongoing issues,

• Result-oriented, credible, and decisive,

• Solution-oriented, offering options instead of just identifying problems,

• Excellent business English at a negotiation level,

• Ability to understand complex problems and create strategic initiatives,

• Capable of leading cross-functional teams and supervising external suppliers,

• Willingness to travel domestically, regionally, and internationally,

• Confident in leading supplier relations and handling conflicts with international suppliers,

• Capable of balancing long-term strategic planning with short-term actions.

  Why is Permobil the next step for you?

• You’ll make a difference. Every day.

Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives.

• You’ll make your mark as part of our future.

We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

• You’ll feel welcome from day one.

We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone at Permobil cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

Application Process

We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today or beforeAugust 15th at the latest!

Permobil is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

For additional information about the position, please contact Gabriel Rieger, Director Power Product Sourcing, gabriel.rieger@permobil.com

For information about the recruitment process, please contact Zivile Mitkute, Talent Acquisition Partner, zivile.mitkute@permobil.com

Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.

More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.

Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com