Lead Procurement & Operations Manager
Posted 9 days ago
Our client is an innovative health tech company developing next-generation wearable technologies that enhance human capabilities and improve quality of life. The company building intelligent bionic limbs and sensor systems that redefine human capability.
Their flagship products combine advanced sensor systems, embedded software, and machine learning to deliver highly personalized and responsive user experiences. With a strong engineering culture and cross-functional collaboration, the team is focused on solving complex real-world challenges in a meaningful, impact-driven domain.
The Role:
This is not a corporate management position. This is a role for someone who can close a task hands-on today and build a process so it runs without them tomorrow. You'll be the single point of ownership for everything: from component sourcing to international logistics.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Operations
• Own key procurement for manufacturing and R&D end-to-end
• Track and control delivery timelines, quantities, and quality
• Resolve delays and supply issues
• Manage international logistics: shipping, brokers, customs
Supplier Management
• Lead negotiations and build long-term supplier relationships
• Identify alternatives and eliminate single-supplier dependencies
• Manage supply risks and prevent disruptions proactively
Process & Structure
• Design clear procurement processes
• Reduce manual work and dependency on specific individuals
Planning & Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Manufacturing, R&D, and Finance
• Build annual procurement plans together with cross-functional teams
• Monitor stock levels and forecast needs
• Source contractors based on non-standard R&D requests
Team & Warehouse Management
• Manage the procurement and warehouse team: task-setting, execution control, process
development
• Build seamless collaboration between procurement, warehouse, and production
Experience Required:
• 4+ years of experience in procurement / operations / logistics
• Real hands-on experience: not just managed others
• International logistics and customs experience
• Supplier negotiations and crisis resolution
• Understanding of procurement in manufacturing or hardware
• Experience with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP or similar)
Working Conditions
• Format: office (Kyiv) - hybrid is flexible
• Working languages: Ukrainian + English at a confident business level (negotiations,
supplier correspondence, documentation)
Nice to Have
• Experience in a startup or scale-up
• Built procurement processes from scratch
• Worked with suppliers from Europe
• Experience in financial analytics and budgeting
We don’t just recruit—we build high-performing teams. Founded in 2024, RNRS Solutions is a global recruiting and headhunting company with a bold vision: to redefine recruitment for scaling companies. While our company is new, our leadership team brings over a decade of experience working with Fortune 500 companies and serving as top executives in fast-growing organizations. We understand the challenges of rapid expansion—and we know how to solve them. Our Impact: 300+ specialists hired across 57 countries Hiring timeline for leadership roles: 14–60 days First candidates presented within 7 days of starting collaboration 95% of placed candidates successfully pass probation 82% of candidates receive internal promotions within the first 2 years What We Do: At RNRS, we provide tailored hiring solutions to help companies scale globally. Whether you're entering new markets or strengthening your existing team, we deliver the right talent—fast. Our Services: Global recruitment Payroll & Employer of Record (EOR) Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services (RPO) Global Market Entry Solutions From concept to global expansion, we craft the recruitment strategy that fuels your growth. Let’s build your dream team.
Key team members
Anastasiia Sabodash
Olha Hurska
Alina Fedun
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