Express Sourcing Specialist

Workday, Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. in Ireland is seeking an Express Sourcing Specialist on our Global Procurement & Sourcing team. You will manage a high volume of low-to-medium dollar sourcing projects from start to finish in a fast-moving environment.

You will negotiate contracts, review terms, and work with suppliers to secure savings while upholding SLAs and KPIs. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and timely delivery in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or a related field.
• Experience managing contracts, including terms, conditions, and review.
• Experience developing and maintaining supplier relationships and managing related risks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out sourcing projects in line with category-level strategies for low-to-medium dollar sourcing.
• Support the creation, review, and negotiation of contracts to secure favorable terms.
• Discuss pricing, SLAs, and other key terms with suppliers to find savings.
• Review projects for supplier-related risks and look for ways to reduce them.
• Run low-complexity RFQs and quick bids to find best value.
• Use preferred and existing suppliers whenever possible.
• Meet SLAs and KPIs for finishing projects efficiently.
• Keep procurement systems accurate and up to date.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Contract management

Negotiation

Job description

Your work days are brighter here.

We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you’re building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

You’ll join the Global Procurement & Sourcing team at Workday. We manage the end-to-end Source-to-Pay process, connecting the people who need goods and services across the company with the suppliers who provide them. Our team handles a high volume of sourcing projects every day, so we rely on clear processes and close teamwork to keep everything moving smoothly. What makes this team fun to be part of is the variety: one day you might be discussing a new supplier agreement, the next you might be reviewing a contract or solving a tricky supply issue. You’ll work with people across Workday and see your work create a direct, visible impact on the business.

About the Role

As an Express Sourcing Specialist, you play a key role on the Global Procurement & Sourcing team. You help keep our Source-to-Pay process running by managing a high volume of low-to-medium dollar sourcing projects from start to finish, in a fast-moving environment where no two days look the same.

Responsibilities include:

• Carry out sourcing projects in line with category-level strategies and established processes for low-to-medium dollar sourcing projects, often following standardized procedures for a high volume of requests
• Support the creation, review, and negotiation of contracts to help secure favorable terms and conditions
• Discuss pricing, service level agreements, and other key commercial and legal terms with suppliers to find savings and meet goals
• Review projects for supplier-related risks and look for ways to reduce them
• Run low-complexity RFQs and quick bids to find suppliers that offer the best value
• Use preferred and existing suppliers whenever possible
• Meet service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for finishing projects efficiently
• Keep procurement systems accurate and up to date

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or a related field
• Experience in sourcing and procurement, including identifying, evaluating, and working with external suppliers in a cost-effective and efficient way
• Experience managing contracts, including understanding terms and conditions, legal considerations, and overseeing contract creation, execution, and review
• Experience negotiating with suppliers to reach agreements that work well for everyone involved

Other Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining supplier relationships, including monitoring supplier performance and managing related risks
• Experience managing multiple projects at once, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience building genuine connections with people across different backgrounds and locations, and communicating clearly to work through any disagreements that come up

Workday Pay Transparency Statement (For EU Locations Only)

Listed below is the base salary range applicable to this position. Workday pay ranges (and the precise pay offered to the successful candidate) are based on a number of objective criteria such as relevant experience and skills, and educational qualifications, level of responsibility, demands of the role, work location and business need. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants awarded by Workday Inc. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits.

Primary Location Base Pay Range: €68,400 EUR - €102,600 EUR Ireland

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in‑office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you’ll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote “home office” roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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