Indirect Procurement Lead

Join Ambu’s global procurement transformation as an Indirect Procurement Lead – driving category strategies for several indirect categories and support shaping the future of our supply chain!

Are you a passionate, results-oriented procurement professional with strong expertise in indirect categories such as Facilities, CAPEX, MRO, IT, Professional Services, Logistics, Travel, Marketing, HR Services and others? Do you have a proven track record in category management, sourcing, negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship management? Are you motivated by the opportunity to influence a dynamic global organization and drive strategic impact?

If yes, then we are offering great opportunity to join Ambu’s Global Procurement organization at our site in Noblesville, Indiana - and become a key part of our procurement transformation journey.

As an Indirect Procurement Leadwithin Indirect Procurement & Capex team, you will serve as the regional link to the global indirect procurement category teams, supporting the development and execution of aligned category strategies for Facilities, CAPEX, MRO, IT, Professional Services, Logistics, Travel, Marketing, HR Services and others. Working closely with global and local stakeholders, you will support ensure RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, cost savings initiatives, service excellence, and sustainability across our supply chain.

Effective collaboration is essential, as you will engage with stakeholders across Global and local Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Quality, as well as professionals from various departments within the US Sales Office and procurement teams internationally (including Germany, US, Mexico, China, and Malaysia) to ensure alignment of supplier strategies and the implementation of industry best practices.

This position reports directly to the Head of Procurement in Americas.

Key Responsibilities Category Strategy Development:
In close cooperation with the Global and Local Key stakeholders to define and implement category strategies for Facilities, CAPEX, MRO, IT, Professional Services, Logistics, Travel, Marketing, HR Services and others. Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and innovation.

Supplier Management:
Lead sourcing activities, including RFPs, negotiations, and contract management. Develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure service quality and compliance.

Cost Optimization &

Risk Management:

Drive procurement cost reduction initiatives without compromising service levels. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity.

Strategic Partnering & Stakeholder

Collaboration:

Work closely with stakeholders across different departments and sites to align procurement strategies with operational needs. Act as a trusted advisor for the categories handled.

Supplier Performance:
Monitor KPIs for performance, cost savings, and sustainability goals, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements by performing supplier re-evaluations within the required timeframe as defined by internal procedures.

Data-Driven Procurement:
Analyze category spend, supply markets, and cost drivers in collaboration with our new Procurement Insights team to uncover efficiencies and opportunities.

Sustainability:
Integrate responsible sourcing practices into category plans. Ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and driving environmental and social impact across the supply base Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
Challenge the status quo and actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.

What You Bring While great skills and experience can come from many paths, we believe you’re likely to thrive in this role if you have:

Bachelor’s degree…