Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager

Would you like to work in an international environment where you'll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we're looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world's most advanced assistive solutions.
At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.

Our Indirect Material and Logistics Sourcing Department is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Indirect Material to join our team. You will be responsible for implementing category strategy, managing and selecting suppliers for the purchase and licensing of products and services at Permobil.

This role is based in Lebanon, TN. Lebanon is a welcoming, communityoriented place with a comfortable smalltown feel and plenty of local charm. It offers an easy pace of life, affordable living, and quick access to Nashville, making it a great fit for people who want both convenience and connection.

Key Tasks

Company Policy and Guidance: Responsible for developing and maintaining global policies and guidelines for indirect sourcing to ensure consistent, compliant, and ethical procurement practices. This includes setting standards and approval processes aligned with corporate governance and regulatory requirements. The role leads and collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management and sustainability into sourcing. Also set standards, training and communication efforts to ensure adherence and promote transparency across the company and all stakeholders.

Category Management:
Develop and execute the global indirect sourcing strategy across key categories including IT, Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities, HR, and Travel. This involves leading comprehensive strategic sourcing initiatives aimed at delivering cost savings, enhancing supplier value, and mitigating supply and contractual risks. The role requires aligning category strategies with overall business objectives and growth plans, while continuously monitoring market trends, supplier performance, and emerging opportunities to ensure sourcing strategies remain competitive, innovative, and supportive of long-term value creation.

Supplier & Contract Management:
Responsible for negotiating and managing strategic supplier relationships, contracts, and service level agreements to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services. This includes maintaining compliance with internal policies, procurement standards, and regulatory requirements. The role also focuses on promoting supplier innovation, encouraging diversity within the supply base, and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance and collaboration.

Sustainability & Compliance:
Accountable for embedding sustainability principles across logistics, transportation, and facility management strategies to support the company's broader climate and ESG commitments. This includes driving initiatives to reduce carbon emissions through fuel-efficient transportation modes, optimizing routing and load utilization, and partnering with carriers that prioritize environmental performance. In facility management, the role focuses on implementing energy-efficient practices, sustainable building operations, and responsible sourcing for services and materials, all aligned with climate resilience goals. Collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders is key to advancing environmental stewardship and achieving measurable progress on sustainability targets.

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!
1.You'll make a difference. Every day
Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people's lives.
2.You'll make your mark as part of our future
We collaborate with colleagues across borders toInnovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.
3.You'll feel welcome from day one
We're known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.
4.You can have a lifestyle you love

Who you are
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search for opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don't follow the herd - you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we're looking for.

Your Background

• Education: Bachelor's + MBA or Master's in SCM (or equivalent/relevant)
• Sourcing Certification: APICS CSCP, CPIM, SCPro, or CPSM
  
• Excellent knowledge in business negotiations and contract management (including agreement writing).
  
• Quality / QMS: Six Sigma Black Belt, ISO 9001, lean concept and agile ways of working.
• Sustainability: CSSCP, ESG-related certifications

Information
Please apply via our career page. We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today!

For information about the recruitment process, please contact Zach Blaisdell, Talent Acquisition,atZachary.Blaisdell@permobil.com.

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More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Udden believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users' needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.

Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1900 team members in more than 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company's storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.