Senior Sourcing Specialist at Fresenius Medical Care

Sutton in Ashfield, England, United Kingdom

Fresenius Medical Care Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • 5+ years of procurement experience, ideally in healthcare or within an international environment
  • Skilled in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and stakeholder management
  • Strong financial and business acumen with ability to translate data into actionable strategies
  • Fluent in English communication
  • Confident using MS Office; experience with Ariba or other eSourcing tools is an advantage
  • Flexible and open to occasional business travel

Responsibilities

  • Execute category strategies and provide local and regional market insights
  • Act as a trusted partner to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business needs
  • Lead supplier selection, due diligence, and contract negotiations
  • Manage complex sourcing initiatives and champion digital procurement tools
  • Coach and guide sourcing specialists to ensure best practices
  • Conduct detailed analyses, including cost modelling and TCO assessments
  • Ensure complete documentation of sourcing activities, contracts, and pricing data
  • Drive strong risk management, supplier relationships, and adherence to ethical standards

Skills

Procurement
Sourcing
Supplier Management
Contract Negotiation
Category Strategy
Market Insights
Due Diligence
Cost Modelling
TCO Analysis
Risk Management
Digital Procurement

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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