Sourcing Lead, EU and Americas - Gothenburg, Sweden
Surgical Science Sweden AB · Göteborg · Tills vidare · Deadline 2027-02-26
Surgical Science Sweden AB is hiring a **Sourcing Lead, EU and Americas** to join its Operations leadership team at company headquarters in Gothenburg. The position oversees the regional supply chain supporting the manufacturing of medical simulation technology across European and non-APAC markets. Responsibilities include designing and executing regional sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, qualifying and managing suppliers, and driving diversification to mitigate component risks. Working cross-functionally with R&D, production, and finance, the position supports hybrid work flexibility and involves **frequent travel**, primarily within Europe alongside occasional trips to other global destinations. Candidates must have **5–8 years of procurement or sourcing experience**, ideally in manufacturing or hardware-focused environments, with a proven track record in supplier relationship management and negotiations. The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to establish new structures and processes, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and comfort with procurement tools. Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken, is required, while Swedish is considered a plus. Desirable qualifications include a background in medical devices, electronics, or complex hardware and software products, experience with supplier qualification in regulated industries, familiarity with supply chain risk frameworks, and prior team leadership experience.
Surgical Science is a global organisation and leading provider of medical training simulations and software solutions. Surgical Science is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.
Together with healthcare partners and customers in more than 90 countries, we enhance patient safety and healthcare outcomes through evidence-based, state-of-the-art simulation technology that improves clinical proficiency and performance - enabling safe and effective training without putting patients at risk.
Our solutions are used by medical training centres, universities, hospitals, and the medical device industry for practice, assessment, and certification.
With offices in Gothenburg (HQ), Stockholm, Tel Aviv, Cleveland, Cardiff, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, we are a fast-growing and stable organisation in a rapidly evolving world. We foster a hybrid work culture that supports onsite and remote collaboration across teams and time zones.
The simulators that train tomorrow's surgeons need the right parts, from the right partners, at the right time. That's where you come in.
Surgical Science builds medical simulation technology used in operating rooms and training centers worldwide. Behind every haptic feedback device and surgical simulator is a supply chain that has to be as precise as the products themselves.
As our Sourcing Lead for EU and Americas, you'll own the supply chain for your region — building the supplier relationships and strategies that keep our production running and our quality standards uncompromised.
This is a senior role based at our headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and you'll be a key part of our Operations leadership team. You'll lead and work closely with colleagues in R&D, Production, and operations across multiple markets.
What you'll actually do
- Design and execute regional sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and supply security across EU and non-APAC markets
- Build and manage long-term supplier relationships — from initial qualification to ongoing performance management and contract negotiations
- Drive supplier performance, holding partners accountable to our delivery, quality, and cost targets
- Lead supplier diversification and risk mitigation initiatives, ensuring we're never dependent on a single source for critical components
- Ensure all procurement activity complies with our policies and supports our quality management standards
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and finance to align sourcing decisions with business priorities
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement without compromising on quality
- Travel globally to meet suppliers and establish long-term relationships
What you need to bring
- 5–8 years of procurement or sourcing experience, ideally in a manufacturing or hardware-focused environment
- Proven track record in supplier negotiations and relationship management — you know how to get to yes and how to make partnerships last
- Strong analytical skills: you can translate supplier data and market signals into smart sourcing decisions
- Experience or strong enthusiasm with shaping processes, structures, and ways of working in a newly established or developing organization
- Ability and drive to establish new ways of working (structure, processes)
- Clear, confident communicator — in writing and in conversation — in English (Swedish is a plus, not a must)
- Comfortable working across time zones and with suppliers in multiple countries
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable adopting procurement tools
- Availability to travel frequently (primarily Europe, but travels outside of Europe may also be necessary)
Even better if you have
- Background in medical devices, electronics, or complex hardware/software product companies
- Experience with supplier qualification processes in regulated industries
- Familiarity with supply chain risk frameworks and contingency planning
- Experience managing or leading a team
Where this can take you
This role sits at the intersection of operations and business strategy — and it grows with you. As Surgical Science continues to expand its product portfolio and global footprint, there's a real path toward a broader supply chain leadership mandate. You'll develop deep expertise in medical simulation manufacturing, build an international supplier network, and have a direct influence on the commercial success of products that genuinely change how surgeons are trained.
Life at Surgical Science
- 🌍 A global team of 10+ nationalities, headquartered in the heart of Gothenburg
- 🏥 Work that matters — our products contribute to safer surgical outcomes every day
- 💻 Hybrid work flexibility
- ⌚ Flexible working hours
- 📈 Real career development in a company that's grown significantly and isn't done yet
Surgical Science as an employer
Surgical Science is a global and continuously expanding organisation. You will be part of a dynamic, creative environment where we make sure to allow all employees to influence and contribute with their own unique experiences and knowledge.
Guided by our core values - curiosity, respect, and perseverance - we strive to empower our people by recognising their strengths, supporting their growth, and creating opportunities to make a real impact.
We invite you to join us on this exciting and meaningful journey - to shape the future of medical training and improve care for patients around the world.
Apply today!
If you think you would fit our fantastic team and enjoy our work environment, apply as soon as possible as recruitment is ongoing. Let us meet and work out together whether we are a match!We kindly request that you apply with a CV in English.