Head of Procurement and Supply Chain (f/m/d)

We seek to make a difference – and develop solutions to sustainably feed the world, accelerate the transition to a green economy, and transform disease detection.

Join us on our mission to unleash AI-powered imaging for everything and everyone.

Head of Procurement and Supply Chain (f/m/d)

Your role

You will work directly with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure the Procurement and Supply Chain department exceeds our customer’s expectations and delivers more with less.

We are moving very fast, expanding to new geographies and verticals. This role requires a strategic and experienced leader who loves high pace and drives efficiency and innovation across all facets of procurement and supply management.

Your responsibilities

As the leader who will shape our Procurement and Supply Chain department, you will:

• Build and lead a high-performing team in charge of direct procurement, indirect procurement and supply chain management.

• Ensure reliability of supply and continuous cost-improvement focusing on our major categories MRI and automation equipment.

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations ensuring timely, efficient, and compliant delivery across geographies.

• Establish strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and secure reliable supply channels.

• Analyze market trends and forecasts to anticipate changes in supply and demand, adjusting strategies accordingly.

• Define and operationalize the strategic roadmap for Procurement and Supply Chain, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and goals.

• Closely collaborate with teams across the company including field operations, customer success, finance, product and systems integration.

• Monitor key performance metrics and report on the effectiveness of procurement and supply chain activities.

Job requirements

Your experiences and skills

Fit to our values

• We own every challenge: we enjoy complexity and thrive under uncertainty.
• We strive for better: we seize any opportunity for growth and challenge the status quo. We are constantly learning and improving.
• We imagine new frontiers: we think beyond ‘doable’ and ‘reasonable’. We design a sustainable and healthy future together.

Experience and skills

• 8+ years of experience in a senior procurement and/or supply chain role.

• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful procurement and supply chain strategies.

• Experience in building up and mentoring high-performing teams.

• Strong negotiation skills with a history of effectively managing supplier relationships.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

What makes you stand out from other candidates

• Experience in a technical industry with high-value assets. MRI or mechanical automation are a plus.

• You are relentless in ensuring Orbem has reliable supply at the best price-point.

• You have gathered experience in a high-growth (deep-) tech company.

• You are a strategic thinker able to foresee challenges and guide strategic decisions.

• You are ready to adjust tactics in response to unexpected changes.

• You are highly skilled at making informed decisions promptly and effectively whilst ensuring senior stakeholder buy-in.

• Experience working with advanced procurement and supply chain tools leveraging the latest technology.

• You bring a growth mindset and are always willing to push the organization and yourself to achieve more and adapt to changing circumstances.

What we offer

• International Environment: Join a team with 40+ nationalities across 5 continents, all driven by a shared purpose: shedding light on the world’s toughest challenges.

• Attractive Compensation Package:

  • Stock Options: Share in Orbem’s success.
  • Visa & Relocation Support: Seamless support for your move to Germany.
  • Learning & Development: €1,750 annual budget for personal growth.
  • Fitness Membership: Access to Urban Sports Club or Wellpass.
  • Childcare Reimbursement: Support for Kita/Kindergarten fees.
  • Deutschland Ticket: Full coverage of public transportation.

• Work-Life Integration:

  • Flexible Hours & Home Office: Work when and where it suits you.
  • 30 Days Paid Leave: Plenty of time to recharge.
  • Personal Leave: Flexibility for life’s important moments.
  • Work from Anywhere: Experience new cultures and environments for up to 60 days per year.
• Make a Difference: Join an ambitious, fast-growing team working on breakthrough technology. In our scale-up environment, you’ll have the freedom to lead your projects and make an impact. We provide a platform for you to explore, innovate, and define your vision for the future. At Orbem, we’re committed to helping you discover your strengths, and while we aim to teach you, we also want to learn from you.

Your team

As a Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, you become part of our diverse and international team. Learn more about the team members, their work, and challenges here: www.orbem.ai

At Orbem, we're committed to building a smart, diverse team, and we recognize that self-doubt can prevent talented individuals from applying. If you feel you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you anyway!