Director of Sourcing Manual & Seating

Director of Sourcing Manual & Seating

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.

As Director Sourcing Manual & Seating, you will be responsible for leading the global sourcing strategy and execution for all manual wheelchair and seating products at Permobil. This includes driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, and long-term value creation through strong commercial leadership and strategic supplier partnerships. You will collaborate closely with R&D, operations, and other key stakeholders to align sourcing activities with product development, technology roadmaps, and business objectives. The role plays a critical part in ensuring a resilient, compliant, and high-performing supply base that supports Permobil's growth and innovation. Key Tasks
Lead and develop an international sourcing team, ensuring the right capabilities to meet business needs
Define and implement global sourcing strategies for manual and seating products
Lead commercial negotiations and manage supplier agreements and performance
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation, compliance, and value
Proactively assess and mitigate risks to ensure continuity and resilience in the supply chain
Support R&D and product development projects through efficient sourcing planning and execution
Drive cost reductions, spend control, and profitability through strategic sourcing initiatives
Act as sponsor and relationship owner for key strategic and tactical suppliers
Plan and manage sourcing budgets and resource allocation that contribute to long-term business strategy
Foster a positive and compliant work environment aligned with Permobil values and standards
Contribute to the Group Sourcing leadership team with cross-functional responsibility for sourcing and supplier quality
Lead the development of sourcing processes, tools, and engagement models across the organization

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 to Innovate 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

You're always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love - at work and beyond.

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 out 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
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business or economics and/or; equivalent work experience from strategic sourcing, supply chain or similar positions
Professional education through accrediting organizations and/or equivalent work experience in: Strategic sourcing, Legal awareness, Business negotiation, Supplier evaluation/auditing and supplier development, Lean production, Supply chain management and logistics, Quality systems and control, Supplier relationship management, Risk management, Category management, Partnering and strategic alliances or equivalent
Experience from strategic sourcing in an international context
Expertise in international business relations and supplier management
Excellent knowledge in value creation, supplier relations, category management, end to end supply chain, business analysis (such as cost drivers and cost break down analysis), business negotiations and contract management (including agreement writing), product development process and execution model
Good understanding of lean concept and lean production, product life cycle management
Good engineering and/or technical understanding, including quality, logistics and production engineering
IS/IT system knowledge
Other
qualifications or experiences.

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

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At Permobil, diversity fuels our innovation in creating life-changing mobility solutions. We embrace the unique talents and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds to drive our mission forward. Join Permobil and be part of a team where diversity is not just valued, but essential to our success in delivering personalized mobility solutions.

Permobil is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.

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.