Director, Strategic Sourcing — Facilities & Indirect

Aramark Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

International environment

Job summary

Avendra International is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Director to lead Facilities Management, Non-Food, and Indirect spend across managed services. This senior role owns category strategy, supplier management, negotiations, governance and team leadership in a hybrid Dublin environment.

You’ll influence senior stakeholders, drive savings, develop high‑performing teams and shape regional sourcing strategies while partnering with international colleagues and clients.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and indirect spend categories.
• Experience leading and developing procurement teams.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to analyze data, manage budgets, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across Facilities Management, Non-Food, and Indirect procurement portfolios.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection processes, tendering activities, and contract negotiations.
• Manage category spend, savings delivery, commercial risk, and procurement performance metrics.
• Establish and maintain high-performing supplier relationships while improving service, quality, and value.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with governance, policy, ethical, and contractual requirements.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, clients, and operational teams to support business objectives and sourcing decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement through market benchmarking, innovation, and procurement best practice.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement professionals to achieve departmental goals.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Degree in Business, Procurement, or Supply Chain

CIPS qualification

Job description

Avendra International is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Director to lead Facilities Management, Non-Food, and Indirect spend across managed services. This senior role owns category strategy, supplier management, negotiations, governance and team leadership in a hybrid Dublin environment.

You’ll influence senior stakeholders, drive savings, develop high‑performing teams and shape regional sourcing strategies while partnering with international colleagues and clients.