K-Recruiting Life Sciences

About the Company

"Connecting for Health" illustrates what makes us special as a personnel service provider: we unite the people who make our world healthier by placing top experts with life sciences companies worldwide. Our goal is to make our clients' faces light up, because for us, a smile is the best proof of their satisfaction with our services.

We help companies find the best freelancers for their successful projects within 48 hours. Fast and, above all, a perfect fit! Freelancers receive projects that really match their skills and benefit from our personal all-round support.

Our matchmaking expertise is characterized by:

our many years of specialization in the life sciences sector and the
placement of freelancers
our internationalization with locations in Germany, Switzerland and the
USA
continuous support throughout the entire recruitment process
a personal and trusting exchange at eye level for a sustainable
business relationship.

We place the best experts in the pharmaceutical & biotech and medical technology & diagnostics industries in: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Great Britain, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and USA.

How do we achieve this? With a team that pulls together and celebrates every success together. We are convinced that satisfied employees form the basis for our success in our people business. Inspired by John Strelecky's "The Big Five for Life", we support our employees at K-Recruiting not only on their professional journey, but also in achieving their personal goals.

Our values of success orientation, ownership, passion and appreciation are the foundation of our corporate culture. They characterize our collaboration and create our unique K-Spirit.

Open Positions: https://k-recruiting.com/en-DE/career/jobs

Listed Jobs

Company Name

K-Recruiting Life Sciences

Job Title

Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Procurement Manager – Marketing & Sales (EU) Role Summary Lead procurement activities for marketing and sales categories across the European market, ensuring effective sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management during a major vendor review initiative. Drive spend optimization, data‑driven decisions, and sustainability integration while supporting cross‑functional projects and maintaining procurement tools. Expectations - Execute category strategy and procurement plans for EU marketing & sales spend. - Manage sourcing cycles (RFI/RFQ), negotiate and finalize supplier contracts. - Contribute to 360° vendor review program and maintain supplier performance metrics. - Analyze spend, pricing, and supplier data to recommend savings and risk mitigation. - Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to align procurement with corporate objectives. - Promote sustainability in supplier selection and sourcing processes. - Ensure operational excellence of procurement systems, dashboards, and compliance standards. Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement sourcing strategies for marketing & sales categories across Europe. - Lead RFI/RFQ processes, evaluate responses, and negotiate terms and conditions. - Build and nurture supplier relationships; monitor and report on supplier performance. - Conduct spend analysis, pricing studies, and supplier performance reviews. - Coordinate with Legal for contract drafting, review, and compliance. - Work with Finance on spend tracking, cost forecasting, and savings reporting. - Engage internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs for projects above spend thresholds. - Incorporate sustainability criteria into supplier selection and contract terms. - Maintain procurement dashboards, tools, and documentation to support decision‑making and compliance. Required Skills - 2–3 years of indirect procurement experience, preferably in marketing & sales categories. - Proven negotiation and contract management abilities. - Strong analytical skills for spend, pricing, and performance data. - Excellent written and verbal communication in English; confident in presenting strategy. - Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑changing, non‑hierarchical environment. - Experience in an international or multinational setting (mandatory). Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field. - Professional procurement certification preferred (CIPS, CPP, or equivalent).

Anderlecht, Belgium

Hybrid

13-03-2026