Supply Manager for EU

Department: Supply Chain
Reports to: Manufacturing Supply Chain Director
Location: Partizanske

About us

Medline is a leading provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions, serving all points of care. Through a wide-ranging product portfolio, a robust supply chain network and modern clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers (HCPs) improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, United States, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. Outside the US, Medline International B.V. serves as the international headquarters and is located in the Netherlands (currently Arnhem; to be moved to Utrecht in 2025). To learn more about Medline’s operations in Europe, visit www.medline.eu.

Purpose

As our European Supply Chain continues to grow, we are opening the position of EU Procurement Manager. In this role, you will ensure the reliable availability of raw materials and components across our European manufacturing sites.

You will lead and optimize supply planning, manage suppliers, balance inventory levels, and help strengthen the resilience and efficiency of our Supply Chain—directly contributing to stable production and high customer satisfaction.

How can you help us?

As our new EU Procurement Manager, you will be one of the key players in building a high‑performing, resilient, and reliable European Supply Chain network. Your work will have a direct impact on ensuring that our products reach customers on time — every single day.

Drive our supply planning strategy

• Define and deploy the European supply and replenishment strategy in alignment with S&OP and financial objectives.

• Ensure product, materials, and components availability while optimizing inventory levels (safety stock, coverage, obsolescence).

• Actively contribute to S&OP / Demand & Supply Review processes.

• Anticipate and manage supply risks (supplier constraints, capacity issues, regulatory or sterilization constraints, transportation disruptions).

Lead and elevate our procurement team

• Guide a team of procurement planners across multiple sites and help them grow.

• Inspire high performance, smart priorities, and a collaborative mindset.

Build strong supplier and logistics performance

• Secure reliable deliveries by partnering with Purchasing and key suppliers.

• Oversee critical flows — including ~1,600 containers per year — and make sure materials move with speed and precision.

• Harmonize procurement processes across Europe and keep us aligned with our global teams.

Champion continuous improvement

• Define, monitor, and continuously improve KPIs (OTIF, inventory levels, turns, obsolescence).

• Support transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, including process harmonization and system deployment (Advanced Planning System / BI tools).

Collaborate to keep production moving

• Work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Manufacturing planning, Quality, Logistics, Finance and site teams to prevent shortages and keep everything flowing.

• Contribute to key transformation initiatives, including ERP and S&OP projects.

Are you a match?

We’re looking for someone who brings strong expertise, the right mindset, and the leadership to elevate our European procurement operations. You’ll be a great fit if you bring:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field

• 7–10 years of experience in supply planning or Supply Chain management in an international or multi‑site environment

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage, coach, and guide teams

• Strong analytical and technical capabilities — confident with KPIs, ERP systems (QAD/SAP), Excel, Power BI, and planning tools

• Solid understanding of logistics and global trade (Incoterms, customs, international transport)

• Fluent English, both spoken and written

• A strategic, organized, and proactive mindset, with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills

What we offer

• Annual bonus of 15% of the gross annual salary, paid twice a year based on KPI achievement

• Transportation allowance

• Seniority bonus

• Meal allowance in the company cafeteria

• Financial reward for improvement suggestions

Ready for a new challenge?

Medline thrives when everyone feels truly connected and empowered to contribute their unique insights. We aim to ensure an environment where every individual feels a strong sense of belonging and is fully engaged. We're eager to welcome applicants, regardless of background and/or lived experiences, recognizing that our differences in perspectives enables us to carry out our mission to help improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. We look forward to receiving your application. Medline is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, developing responsible products, supporting its employees and local communities, and promoting ethical standards both internally and among its suppliers. Click here to learn more about how Medline is making healthcare more sustainable for people and the planet. We are dedicated to supporting the career development of our employees. At Medline, we actively encourage internal mobility and skills development. With a presence in several countries across Europe and worldwide, we can support you in building an international career should you wish to grow in a new cultural environment.

Contact

Please apply below with your CV or LinkedIn profile before 30th April 2026. We look forward hearing from you!