Global External Manufacturing Sourcing Lead

Siemens Healthineers AG; Swords; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers AG is seeking a Commodity Manager – External Manufacturing to lead the strategic management of our external manufacturing partner network in Ireland and the UK, aligning sourcing strategies with quality and continuity objectives.

This role drives supplier performance, supports new product introductions and manufacturing transfers, and delivers cost-competitive, resilient manufacturing footprints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, engineering, supply chain, procurement or related discipline.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, category management or procurement in manufacturing.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Experience with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality.
• Strong commercial acumen with analytical, strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable using analytical applications and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for strategic commodities supporting diagnostics manufacturing.
• Manage supplier relationships across quality, delivery, capacity, sustainability and cost competitiveness.
• Lead commercial negotiations and productivity initiatives to support business objectives.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure continuity of supply and support new product introductions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and implement supplier development plans where required.
• Drive supplier capability, capacity and performance improvements through structured engagement.
• Support global commodity initiatives including demand pooling, supplier consolidation, market intelligence and strategic sourcing.
• Act as the key commercial interface between suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Contribute to sustainability, resilience and risk-management objectives across the supplier base.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related

Job description

Siemens Healthineers AG is seeking a Commodity Manager – External Manufacturing to lead the strategic management of our external manufacturing partner network in Ireland and the UK, aligning sourcing strategies with quality and continuity objectives.

This role drives supplier performance, supports new product introductions and manufacturing transfers, and delivers cost-competitive, resilient manufacturing footprints.