Procurement Category Lead (Temporary) at Vontive

Marsa, Southern Region, Malta

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Medical Devices, Kidney CareIndustries

Requirements

Master's degree in business, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering or related areas
Proven expertise in global procurement management, including cross-cultural communication, RFP processes, and strategic sourcing
Strong background in contract negotiation, vendor management, and performance evaluation, with specialized experience in Sterilization commodities
Ability to lead value-based negotiations and align stakeholder expectations across internal and external teams
Skilled in conflict resolution to maintain positive supplier relationships
Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks
Apply data-driven insights and innovative solutions to optimize procurement and supplier performance
Comprehensive understanding of procurement operations (RFI, RFQ, RFP, QBR) and contract management
Solid grasp of supply chain principles, strategic procurement in Facility Management, and Sterilization industry best practices
Demonstrated leadership in motivating cross-functional teams and making data-driven decisions
Collaborative approach to building value with stakeholders and suppliers
In-depth technical knowledge of the Sterilization category, along with strong stakeholder and supplier management experience within Indirect Procurement

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal partners and use these relationships to lead category strategies, pipeline items and short/medium/long-term goals to support the ongoing delivery of product pipeline
Lead the supplier selection, risk assessment and contract negotiation process for key projects
Ensure that appropriate Supplier Relationship Management programs are in place for strategic and critical suppliers in the concerned categories of spend
Provide regular progress updates to Senior Leadership and to key internal partners
Lead negotiations across critical supply agreements using strong value-based techniques
Monitor, track and report on savings and incremental value of sourcing activities
Stimulate and support innovation by using the supplier base, regularly reviewing market developments, and mobilizing the appropriate internal network
Be an inspiring leader within the organization on key solutions in the marketplace consistently ensuring that Vantive has line of sight to current trends in cost management
Proactively lead cost reduction projects, design and propose supplier development strategies, conduct negotiations and contracting, and make and execute decisions to ensure timely delivery of quality products and services aligned with Vantive's business needs

Skills

Procurement

Category Management

Sterilization

Supplier Management

Contract Negotiation

Cost Reduction

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Indirect Procurement

Supplier Development

Vontive

Provides investment property mortgage solutions

About Vontive

Vontive provides investment property mortgages using technology to simplify and speed up the loan process. Their main product is a "bolt-on" technology that allows retail brands to easily launch their own mortgage services without needing programming skills. This no-code solution can be set up in just a few weeks, making it quicker for brands to offer mortgages. Vontive stands out from competitors by acting as a bridge between real estate investors, lenders, and capital providers, charging fees for their services that reduce traditional risks and inefficiencies in real estate financing. The company's goal is to modernize the investment real estate market by making the mortgage process more efficient and transparent for both retail brands and financial institutions.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$32.1MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from fintech companies could erode Vontive's market share.

Potential regulatory scrutiny may lead to higher compliance costs and challenges.

Economic downturns could impact demand for investment property mortgages.

Differentiation

Vontive offers a no-code, white-label mortgage solution for real estate investors.

The platform integrates financial institutions through a unique debt marketplace.

Founded by industry veterans, Vontive leverages decades of mortgage and financial expertise.

Upsides

Vontive ranked #10 on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 with 9,154% growth.

The company has financed over $1.1 billion in residential properties since April 2022.

Vontive's B2C ecosystem reaches over 1.5 million real estate investors.

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