This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Why Join Baxter?
Joining our Saalfeld team means becoming part of a global organisation where your work has a direct impact on patients around the world. You’ll work on challenging international projects, collaborate with industry experts and help shape the future of healthcare manufacturing.
What Makes This Procurement Opportunity Different?
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Lead procurement activities for innovative new product introduction (NPI) projects
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Influence strategic sourcing decisions at a global level
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Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
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Build and develop international supplier partnerships
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Drive industrialisation projects from concept through to serial production
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Be part of an organisation committed to innovation, quality and continuous improvement
What You’ll Do
Strategic Project Procurement Leadership
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Lead all procurement activities for global New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept phase through serial production.
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Manage complex sourcing projects with responsibility for cost, quality, delivery performance and risk management.
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Support product industrialisation and ensure procurement readiness throughout the project lifecycle.
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Coordinate multiple international projects simultaneously within a matrix organisation.
Supplier & Supply Chain Management
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Develop and implement sourcing, supplier and commodity strategies.
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Lead supplier selection processes, RFQs and commercial negotiations.
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Build resilient and sustainable supply chains for critical components.
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Manage supplier performance, development initiatives and risk mitigation activities.
Stakeholder & Business Partnership
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Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Logistics, Finance and Legal teams.
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Act as a trusted advisor to project teams and senior leadership.
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Provide project reporting, business updates and procurement insights to management.
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Drive decision-making through data analysis, business cases and risk assessments.
Continuous Improvement
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Improve procurement processes, tools and best practices.
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Support governance, compliance and procurement standards.
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Contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.
What You’ll Bring
Essential Experience
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Significant 7+ years of experience in Strategic Procurement, Project Procurement, Supply Chain or Sourcing leadership roles.
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Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), industrialisation or large-scale manufacturing projects.
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Strong project management capabilities within complex international organisations.
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Proven ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels.
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Experience leading supplier negotiations and commercial discussions.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Business-level English communication skills.
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German language skills are essential.
Preferred Qualifications
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Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
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Experience within MedTech, Healthcare, Life Sciences or other regulated industries.
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Knowledge of SAP systems and procurement tools.
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Experience working in global matrix organisations.
Why Saalfeld?
Our Saalfeld site plays a vital role within Baxter’s global manufacturing network and offers a unique combination of international collaboration and meaningful impact.
Located in the heart of Thüringen, Saalfeld offers an excellent quality of life, strong infrastructure and access to some of Germany’s leading industrial and technology regions.
A regular on-site presence of approximately three days per week is expected to support collaboration and project success.
What Baxter Offers
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Competitive compensation package
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Flexible working arrangements
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International career development opportunities
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Learning and professional development programmes
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Health and wellbeing support
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Pension and benefits programmes
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Inclusive and collaborative culture
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Meaningful work that improves patient outcomes worldwide
Join Us
If you’re excited about leading complex international procurement projects, influencing strategic business decisions and helping bring innovative healthcare solutions to market, I’d love to hear from you personally!
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
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