Senior Indirect Procurement Manager

We are seeking a Senior Indirect Procurement Manager (m/f /d) to join our team

for our forward-thinking Position with a proven track record across key strategic Indirect spend categories - including R&D consultancy and testing, Marketing (creative agency spend), Facility Management, and Insurance. This role is designed for a procurement leader who is ready to step into a Director-level position, driving category strategy, influencing stakeholders, and creating long-term value for the business. The successful candidate will combine hands-on category management expertise with leadership potential, enabling them to scale the function and contribute to strategic procurement transformation.

Join Medela and help us turn science into care!

This is what you can move* Developing and implementing robust sourcing strategies for core categories such as R&D consultancy & testing, marketing, facility management, and insurance.

• Building and managing high-performing supplier partnerships through contract negotiation, performance metrics, SLAs, continuous improvement, risk assessment, and ESG alignment.
  
• Acting as a strategic advisor to R&D, Marketing, Facilities, and Finance teams; influencing senior stakeholders, shaping demand strategies, and collaborating with Legal and Finance to ensure compliant, value-driving contracts.
  
• Driving cost savings, value engineering, and commercial innovation without compromising quality or timelines via procurement best practices like e-sourcing, category plans, spend analysis, and by contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
  
• Leading and developing the procurement team by mentoring junior members, enhancing governance and stakeholder engagement, and taking an active role in strategic planning and transformation initiatives.
  

What you bring along* Bachelor or Master degree in business administration

• 10+ years in-depth strategic and indirect Procurement Processes
  
• Management experience within a global organization
  
• Successful experience in change management
  
• Fluent in English & German
  
• Willingness to travel 30%
  

What we offer you* Medela Family: A culture characterized by inclusivity and respect that values and supports every member of our team. Together, we pursue one goal: improving the lives of mothers, babies and patients by translating science into care.

• Flexibility: If your role allows for it, you can work in a hybrid model with up to 3 days per week working from home.
  
• Growth Opportunities: a range of learning initiatives, both on and off the job.
  
• Competitive package: Benefits align with international benchmarks, including extended maternity/paternity leave, insurance, and additional vacation or bridge days.
  
• Balance: A variety of activities designed to promote health and well-being.
  

We focus on the personality and professional skills of our candidates. We reject any form of discrimination and look forward to receiving your application.

The hiring process of this position is supported by the responsible HR Partner Romina Picard. In case of specific questions please contact us on +41 41 562 13 65.

For this recruitment we will not consider any applications sent through by agencies.