Global Head of Indirect Procurement – Marketing & Professional Services

We don’t just build technology. We build hope.

Are you ready to drive impact across global categories and shape the future of procurement at Elekta? We’re looking for a strategic and results-driven professional to take ownership of our Marketing and Professional Services category. This is a high-visibility global role managing $100M+ spend, working at the heart of our indirect procurement transformation.

What you’ll do at Elekta

Your role will include (but not limited to):

• Lead category strategy development and execution for Marketing, HR, Time Hires, and Professional Services on a global scale.
• Deliver aggressive year-on-year savings targets through strategic sourcing, supplier renegotiation, and demand challenge.
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across Marketing, People, Finance, and Engineering functions.
• Own sourcing events, contract management, and supplier lifecycle across global markets.
• Utilize Coupa and data analytics to identify actionable insights and risks.
• Embed risk management and sustainability in every decision.
• Align category goals with business needs while managing internal change and buy-in.
• Be a visible and influential procurement leader across regions.

The right stuff

• Strong business acumen and category-specific expertise in Marketing, HR, and Professional Services.
• Proven track record in delivering high savings under pressure and managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills at senior executive level – influencing without authority.
• Strong strategic mindset – balancing long-term transformation with short-term delivery.
• Confident in data and analytics, capable of turning spend insights into value.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, cultural complexity, and fast pace.
• Natural collaborator with the ability to challenge conventional thinking respectfully.
• Pragmatic, high-energy, and highly driven to make an impact.

What you bring

• We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—your unique skills and experiences might be exactly what we're looking for!

• University degree: MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• CIPS certification (preferred but not mandatory).
• Minimum 8+ years of strategic procurement experience, including global category ownership.
• Deep SME experience in at least one of the following: Marketing, Time Hires, HR, or Professional Services.
• Strong contract management and legal awareness.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.
• Global mindset and cross-cultural experience essential.

What you’ll get:

In this role, you will work for a higher purpose; hope for everyone dealing with cancer, and for everyone regardless of where in the world, to have access to the best cancer care. In addition to this, Elekta offers a range of benefits.

• Hybrid work option (you are required to work on location at least 3 days/week)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Attractive Employer Pension Contribution Package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Onsite subsidized restaurant, offering budget-friendly dining
• Love electric (Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme)

Hiring process

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Apply by submitting your application and résumé in English, Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.

Your Elekta contact

For questions, please contact the Global Talent Acquisition Partner responsible, Joanna Kozyra, at [email protected]. We do not accept applications through e-mail.

We are an equal opportunity employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.