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 Kunchan or Shanghai.

Key
Responsibilities

• Own and drive all sourcing activities from project initiation to production readiness, including supplier selection, RFQs, negotiations, contracting, onboarding, and approval of supplier nominations,
• 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,
• Maintain commercial responsibility for sourced components and suppliers up to six months post-launch, managing performance, negotiations, issue resolution, and handover to Commodity Managers,
• Define and execute platform sourcing strategies, including supplier landscape, cost models, and risk, while setting KPIs and ensuring clear performance tracking,
• Ensure compliance with Group Sourcing and Supplier Quality frameworks, including legal, ethical, and sustainability standards, and secure required approvals,
• Provide regular, transparent reporting on KPIs, project status, and risks, driving alignment and escalation where needed.

Skills
& Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business or economics and/or; equivaltent work experience from strategic sourcing, supply chain or similar positions,
• 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? 

• 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! 
! Please apply in English, CVs sent in other languages will not be
considered. 

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.