NPD Procurement Manager at Actriv Healthcare

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Actriv Healthcare Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Personal Care, Cosmetics, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or similar field
  • 5+ years of experience in FMCG, Consumer Healthcare, or a related fast-paced industry
  • Proven track record in procurement, supplier management, and negotiation, ideally with exposure to production, tech transfers, and product development
  • Strong contracting and commercial acumen, with experience managing complex supplier relationships
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and project leadership skills
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken
  • A proactive, results-driven team player with high standards and the ability to thrive under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Lead the procurement process for New Product Development (NPD), driving supplier engagement and selection for multiple product categories
  • Provide strategic input into business cases and ensure supplier recommendations align with commercial, quality, and operational goals
  • Conduct market and supplier capability analyses within cosmetics, medical devices, and food supplements
  • Manage supplier life cycles—from selection and evaluation to performance development and optimization
  • Stay ahead of trends by monitoring the global CMO landscape across Karo’s key product categories
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost of goods and total cost of ownership (TCO) while strengthening supplier partnerships
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure suppliers meet Karo’s high standards in quality, compliance, and delivery
  • Contribute to the development of Sourcing & Supplier Management processes and systems, helping shape the function’s evolution

Skills

Procurement
New Product Development
Supplier Management
Market Analysis
Supplier Evaluation
CMO Landscape
Cost of Goods Reduction
Total Cost of Ownership
Cross-functional Collaboration
Cosmetics
Medical Devices
Food Supplements

Actriv Healthcare

Connects healthcare facilities with nursing professionals

About Actriv Healthcare

Actriv Healthcare connects healthcare facilities with nursing professionals through a digital platform designed for healthcare staffing. The platform allows nursing professionals to create their own schedules, select preferred workplaces, and contribute to patient care. Users download the Actriv app, complete their application, upload credentials, and schedule an interview. Once approved, they can choose shifts that fit their availability, clock in and out for work, and receive payment, along with benefits like vacation and sick time. Actriv stands out from competitors by emphasizing flexibility in work schedules and leveraging technology to streamline the staffing process. The company's goal is to enhance patient care by providing healthcare facilities with the staffing solutions they need while offering nursing professionals the flexibility they desire.

Tacoma, WashingtonHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$243.2KTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Rising competition from similar healthcare staffing platforms threatens market share.
AI-driven staffing solutions may reduce need for traditional platforms like Actriv.
Potential labor law changes could impact Actriv's business model.

Differentiation

Actriv offers a unique platform for flexible nursing work schedules.
The company provides a seamless app experience for healthcare professionals.
Actriv's platform emphasizes matching skilled professionals with patient care needs.

Upsides

Actriv secured $3.9M for expansion in Tacoma, boosting growth potential.
Four-year streak on Inc. 5000 highlights Actriv's rapid growth and success.
Increased demand for flexible work aligns with Actriv's business model.

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