PLATFORM SOURCING LEADER
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.
Permobil is a global leader in providing innovative mobility solutions to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities. With a commitment to excellence and a customer-centric approach, we are dedicated to transforming the way people move and interact with the world.
Position Overview
The Platform Sourcing Leader (PSL) drives end-to-end sourcing activities within assigned platforms, playing a key role in cross-functional product development teams. Acting as the link between strategic sourcing and product development, the PSL ensures that targets related to cost, quality, delivery, risk, and sustainability are achieved throughout the product lifecycle. The role combines early supplier engagement to enable innovation in new product development with ongoing commercial ownership and optimization post-launch. Working closely with Commodity and Sourcing Managers, the PSL leads sourcing execution, represents commercial and supply considerations in development decisions, and ensures alignment with Group Sourcing strategies and governance.
This is a hybrid role, based either in Stockholm (Solna) or Sundsvall (Birsta).
Key Responsibilities
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Own and drive all sourcing activities from project initiation to production readiness, including supplier selection, RFQs, negotiations, contracting, onboarding, and approval of supplier nominations,
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Act as a core member of cross-functional teams, contributing to agile ways of working and representing sourcing in decisions on cost, risk, and supply readiness,
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Maintain commercial responsibility for sourced components and suppliers up to six months post-launch, managing performance, negotiations, issue resolution, and handover to Commodity Managers,
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Define and execute platform sourcing strategies, including supplier landscape, cost models, and risk, while setting KPIs and ensuring clear performance tracking,
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Ensure compliance with Group Sourcing and Supplier Quality frameworks, including legal, ethical, and sustainability standards, and secure required approvals,
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Provide regular, transparent reporting on KPIs, project status, and risks, driving alignment and escalation where needed.
Skills & Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business or economics and/or; equivaltent work experience from strategic sourcing, supply chain or similar positions,
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Professional education through accrediting organizations and/or equivalent work experience in / as:
- Certified purchaser
- 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
Why is Permobil the next step for you?
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You’ll make a difference. Every day.
Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. By making our operations smarter and more efficient, you directly contribute to getting the right product to the right person at the right time. -
You’ll make your mark as part of our future.
We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. In this role, you will be at the forefront of bringing AI into Operations and Supply Chain, and the impact you make personally could lead change around the world. -
You’ll feel welcome from day one.
We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone at Permobil cares as much as you do about making a positive difference – both for our users and for the colleagues you’ll support with AI.
Application Process
We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today or before June 15th at the latest!
Permobil is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
For more information about the position, please contact Gabriel Rieger, Director Power Product Sourcing, [email protected]
For information about the recruitment process, please contact Zivile Mitkute, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]
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 Uddén 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 2 000 team members in 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.
