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Ossur
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
HardwareHealthcareManufacturing
Ossur is a global medical device company focused on prosthetic and orthotic solutions. Its portfolio includes bionic hands, advanced prosthetic limbs, and other assistive technologies designed to support mobility, independence, and quality of life for people with limb loss or impairments. The company works with hospitals, clinicians, and end users across healthcare, hardware, and manufacturing.
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Category Manager – Global Strategic Sourcing, Szczecin Hybrid

Lead global sourcing, supplier performance and savings for Embla Medical’s mobility solutions. Work in a hybrid role connected to the Szczecin office with senior stakeholders and international teams.

PLPolandHybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredPolish RequiredProcurement
ERP

Description

  • Develop and execute global category strategies across a broad portfolio of direct materials.
  • Balance business needs, supply requirements and procurement objectives across cost, quality, availability, sustainability and supplier performance.
  • Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement initiatives, including spend analysis, category analysis, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contracting, implementation and performance reviews.
  • Build effective partnerships with suppliers and stakeholders in Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, R&D and other functions.
  • Convert business priorities into practical procurement solutions and supplier improvement plans.
  • Identify opportunities to improve P&L savings, working capital and cash flow.
  • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities.
  • Reduce risks associated with capacity, continuity and supply chain constraints.
  • Improve supplier performance and commercial results through negotiations, contracts and plans covering quality, service, innovation and cost.
  • Maintain regulatory, sustainability and operational compliance.
  • Advance procurement practices and team capability through governance and continuous improvement.
  • Develop Procurement Specialists by delegating defined workstreams and selected projects.

Requirements

  • Three or more years of experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing or supply chain management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience managing complete sourcing and cross-functional initiatives from category analysis and RFQs or RFPs through negotiation, contracting and implementation.
  • Strong commercial and financial understanding, including total cost of ownership, cost drivers, price modeling and business case development.
  • Proven negotiation, supplier relationship, contract and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Analytical approach with proficient Excel skills.
  • Ability to turn spend, demand, market and supplier data into actionable decisions.
  • Proactive, hands-on working style with strong project management skills.
  • Capacity to manage shifting priorities effectively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication in Polish and English.
  • Relevant industry experience and familiarity with ERP or procurement tools are advantageous.
  • MCIPS, CIPS or an equivalent qualification is advantageous.

Benefits

  • Private medical care with comprehensive health coverage.
  • Career development opportunities through professional learning and internal mobility across the global organization.
  • Company support toward a sports card.
  • Access to benefits funded by the Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS).
  • A modern Scandinavian-style office designed for comfort and creativity.
  • Hybrid flexibility combining office and remote work.
  • An international, diverse and inclusive team environment.

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