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Procurement Lead

Amsterdam Permanent Work from home View Job Description
The Procurement Lead is a hands-on procurement professional responsible for executing The Surgical Company (TSC) Life's purchasing activities, aided by a team of 2 purchasing colleagues. The role combines strategic sourcing, supplier management and team leadership with the aim to ensure supply continuity in a cost efficient manner, and compliance within a regulated (ISO 13485 / MDSAP) environment.

Added 18/05/2026

  • Medical Devices / Technical
  • Allround procurement

About Our Client

TSC Life is an international MedTech company headquartered in the Netherlands, specializing in innovative medical devices and solutions for hospitals and healthcare professionals. The company focuses on improving patient outcomes in critical care environments, particularly in operating rooms (OR), intensive care units (ICU), emergency departments, and urology.

Formed in 2024 following the merger of key business units of The Surgical Company, TSC Life combines expertise in patient temperature management and single-use endoscopy to deliver integrated, evidence-based solutions.

Its core product portfolio includes patient warming systems, blood and fluid warming devices, and single-use bronchoscopes, all designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and infection control in clinical settings.

Operating across Europe and the United States, and distributing globally, TSC Life is driven by a strong growth ambition and a commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. The organization aims to support healthcare professionals with reliable, high-performance solutions while making quality care more accessible worldwide.

With a mission centered on advancing patient care through innovation, TSC Life positions itself as an agile and forward-thinking player in the global medical technology market.

Job Description

  1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
  • Execute purchasing and sourcing activities for TSC Life, with a focus on raw materials and contract manufacturers
  • Lead complex and high-impact sourcing projects
  • Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers
  • Identify and implement cost-saving and value improvement initiatives
  • Contribute to and support implementation of the purchasing strategy
  1. Supplier Management & Development
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
  • Monitor and improve supplier performance (quality, cost, lead times, reliability)
  • Lead supplier evaluations, selection, and qualification processes
  • Drive supplier development and risk mitigation strategies (e.g. dual sourcing)
  • Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 13485 / MDSAP and internal standards
  • Support supplier audits and ensure proper documentation
  1. Team Leadership & Performance management
  • Drive team performance on key company procurement objectives
  • Conduct performance evaluations and support development of team members
  • Act as first point of contact and escalation within the team
  • Coordinate daily activities and priorities within the purchasing team (2 FTEs based in Amsterdam (NL) and Tours)
  1. Stakeholder Management
  • Act as main point of contact for purchasing within cross-functional projects
  • Collaborate with Operations, Quality & Regulatory, Engineering / R&D, Finance
  • Translate business needs into effective sourcing solutions
  1. Data, Systems & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure accuracy and reliability of purchasing data in ERP/MRP systems
  • Monitor and report on KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, OTIF)
  • Drive data-driven decision making
  • Identigy and implement improvements in purchasing processes and supplier base



The Successful Applicant

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience)
  • 7-10 years of experience in procurement / purchasing
  • Proven experience in supplier management, sourcing, and negotiations
  • Experience in a regulated industry (MedTech, Life Sciences, Pharma) preferred



Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of procurement processes and category management
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Basic contract and legal understanding
  • Familiarity with quality and regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO 13485)



Skills

  • Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Analytical and data-driven
  • Able to balance operational work with team coordination
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)



Competencies

  • Leads by example
  • Ownership and accountability for results
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Collaborative in an international environment
  • Resilient under pressure



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus
  • 28 holidays
  • Hybrid working
Contact
Sven Talens
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6990823

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Procurement Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Jobs by location
Amsterdam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Sven Talens
Job Reference
JN-042026-6990823
Remote or office
Work from home