Global Purchasing Manager

Join us and make a difference.
Do you want a career that impacts millions of people for the good? At Mölnlycke, you’ll be helping to equip medical professionals with solutions to improve outcomes for patients. And you’ll develop your career in a growing organisation with an inspirational culture – where you’ll be recognised for the results you’ve achieved.
Are you ready to challenge yourself in a new environment and have a real impact?
Mölnlycke is now looking for a Global Purchasing Manager.
As a Global Purchasing Manager, you’ll have a chance to make your mark in a culture based on motivation, inspiration and a drive to make a difference. The role is a key and central role within a team of experienced buyers. You will be responsible for identifying the right supplier(s) and product(s) from a pre-identified shortlist, ensuring suitability for our customers and our business, then supporting the implementation of opportunities of these new suppliers and products.
Customers are at the heart of what we do at Mölnlycke, and it will be your responsibility to;
Work with Procurement Managers within the team on Cost of Goods projects.
Support the team with identification of projects, analysis of offers and opportunities, selection of the right opportunity for Molnlycke Health Care and then support implementation.
Manage new request for additional components from already approved and validated suppliers, negotiate prices and support with the implementation.
Benchmarking current cost of components, with market prices – highlighting products and product families above market price, ensuring components remain at a competitive rates
KPI reporting in respect of (1) value of cost savings/waste removal/quality improvement (2) conversion success rate of projects/opportunities and (3) components approved for implementation.


We’ll give you the challenges, skills and support to advance your career.You will join a team of like-minded specialists who are driven by innovation and problem solving.

What’s in it for you?
Aside from getting involved with the rewarding projects mentioned above and advancing your own skillset, you will also benefit from the following:
Achievable and generous annual bonus
Health Insurance
Private Pension
Wellness contribution
Products and services benefits discount platform
Genuine career longevity and professional development opportunities
Plus regional specific benefits


If all that sounds appealing then here is what we would like you to demonstrate:
The role requires a good level of understanding of all procurement procedures, to be carried out in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.


Experience of working within, or in collaboration with, a strong procurement team in a highly regulated industry is essential, preferably in the industry of medical devices.


Ideally CIPS qualified, or working towards a professional procurement certification would be advantageous. Experience in both the theoretical and practical procurement.


The successful candidate will need to have an efficient and professional manner at all times, and will be an exceptional communicator and good at problem solving.


Your work-life balance
The placement of this position is global, therefore would be home based, although a candidate located close to offices in either Czech Republic (Karvina or Havirov) or Sweden (Gothenburg) would be advantageous
As part of the role, some travelling will be required which may include some overnight stays.
Hybrid working


Our approach to diversity and inclusion
We strive to have a diverse mix of people from different cultures, ages, geographies and genders, to reflect the world in which we operate and to facilitate innovative thinking across the business.

Interested in finding out more?
Please contact Jessica.martin@molnlycke.com if you have any questions about the role or wish to discuss opportunities at Mölnlycke further.

About Mölnlycke
About Mölnlycke Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes. Our business is organised in the four business areas Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves and Antiseptics, where customer centricity, sustainability and digitalisation are at the heart of everything we do. Mölnlycke employs around 8,400 people. The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies which was founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916. For more information, please visit www.molnlycke.com and www.molnlycke.com/careers