Head of Procurement
mylife Diabetes Care AGmylife Diabetes Care AG est a la recherche d'un(e) Head of Procurement pour son site de Burgdorf.
mylife Diabetes Care is a global medical technology company focused on integrated solutions for people with diabetes. As a growing company, we are reshaping our organization with a clear strategy, ambitious growth goals, and plenty of room for personal responsibility.
We are looking for an experienced Head or Procurement who is responsible for leading and executing the company's global procurement strategy to ensure cost-effective, compliant, resilient and high-quality sourcing of materials, components, and services.
Head of Procurement | 100%
Ref. No. 253
Location: Burgdorf | Hybrid
Support us in the production and development of cutting-edge medical technology solutions that enable people around the world to self-manage diabetes and other chronic diseases.
Your main tasks
- Responsible for Procurement activities within myLife group, including Headquarter, our own manufacturing sites (Burgdorf-CH, Schwerin-DE) and our CMOs
- Personnel management and coaching of directly subordinate employees (people process)
- Planning, steering and developing the department with regard to all central topics, such as employee development, target agreement and qualification discussions, change management, motivation, planning, budget, costs, resources, etc. in cooperation with Human Resources
- Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans
- Lead supplier segmentation and strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend categories
- Drive supplier selection, qualification, and performance management in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, FDA)
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements to achieve best value and mitigate risk
- Define, implement, and track KPIs (e.g., OTIF, cost index) to drive performance and continuous improvement
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring continuity of supply for critical components
- Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory Affairs teams to maintain approved supplier lists and audit readiness
- Support product lifecycle management, including new product introductions and change controls
- Lead procurement digitalization initiatives (e.g., ERP optimization, e-sourcing, data analytics) to enhance decision-making and automation
Your profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering
- 10+ years of procurement/supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Experience in MedTech, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Risk management and problem-solving
- Results-driven with strong analytical capabilities
- Fluent in English
Experience the benefits of working with us
Pension fund
mylife Diabetes Care 55% of the pension contributions
Mobility support
Charging stations, Swiss Half Fare Card, parking, close to public transport
Free sport facilities
affordable or free gyms
Family friendly
Financial contributions to childcare
Working hours
working time arrangements: Shiftwork, annual working hours, part-time
FlexWork
Work where and when you want (in Switzerland)
Up-to-date work environment
Modern offices and production rooms; staff restaurant and break areas
Together, we create solutions that improve lives.
At mylife Diabetes Care, we develop integrated solutions that people with diabetes can truly rely on.
We are a fast-growing, family-owned company headquarterd in Burgdorf (Switzerland) – built on 40 years of innovation and active internationally.
We bring together expertise, dedication and a clear mission: empowering people to gain more freedom through better control.
Everything we do is developed with purpose and designed with care.
Our core competence lies in automated insulin delivery (AID). With mylife Loop, we provide a system that adapts to the individual needs and everyday lives of people with diabetes.
Contact
Alban Haliti
Talent Acquisition Partner
+41 58 234 74 93
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mylife Diabetes Care AG
Lyssachstrasse 40
CH-3400 Burgdorf
Switzerland
T +41 (0)58 234 70 00
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