Senior Sourcing Specialist

Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to take on a senior role with a global healthcare provider?

At Fresenius Medical Care, we are committed to improving the quality of life for patients worldwide. To support this, we are seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist who will drive sourcing excellence, build and nurture strategic supplier partnerships, and deliver measurable value across our operations.

As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, you will be a trusted business partner to stakeholders across the organisation, leading complex sourcing initiatives and ensuring category strategies are effectively executed. With strong autonomy and responsibility, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate critical contracts, and optimise procurement processes to deliver both cost efficiency and quality outcomes.

This position offers exposure to high-impact projects, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to shape sourcing practices in a dynamic international healthcare environment.

This is a full-time hybrid role of 37.5 hours, working Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Your 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.

About You:

You hold a degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field or bring equivalent professional experience.You have 5+ years of procurement experience, ideally in healthcare or within an international environment.You are skilled in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and stakeholder management.You bring strong financial and business acumen and can translate data into actionable strategies.You communicate fluently in English.You are confident using MS Office; experience with Ariba or other eSourcing tools is an advantage.You are flexible and open to occasional business travel.

Our offer for you:

Here at Fresenius Medical Care, we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and progression.

We offer a competitive salary alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

Company Pension SchemeLife Assurance33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with serviceAnnual leave purchase scheme (with 12 months service)Health Shield - Company paid health cash planLong Service VouchersCycle to Work Schemebhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub 24/7 access to GP's and CounsellorsBlue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street

Why Join Us?

Joining FME means becoming part of a global team dedicated to advancing renal care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients around the world. 

Be part of a global healthcare leader dedicated to improving patients’ lives every day. As Country HR Partner, you will shape the future of work, empower people, and help build an inclusive and agile organization that is ready for tomorrow.

At Fresenius Medical Care, our shared values guide how we work and connect with others:

We Care. We Connect. We Commit.

When we say:

We Care; we show empathy and support for our patients and employees.We Connect; we collaborate, communicate openly, and build trusting relationships.We Commit; we take ownership, stay focused, and drive results.

These principles are not just words they define how we lead, how we grow, and how we create a meaningful impact every day.

Senior Sourcing Specialist posts will be subject to a Basic DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer