Global Sourcing Leader: Strategy, Partnerships & Growth

Crane Company; Shannon; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Panametrics seeks a Global Supply Chain Leader to direct the sourcing function, set strategy, and deliver cost-efficient procurement across the organization. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape supplier partnerships, and drive value.

The role emphasizes advancing supplier performance, managing complex negotiations, and ensuring regulatory compliance while developing talent and aligning procurement with business goals on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• At least 5 additional years of experience in a Sourcing position.
• Willingness and ability to travel 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead, implement and drive execution excellence for the sourcing strategic team within Panametrics.
• Implement and drive strategy to support the combination of sourcing and buying teams to drive clear roles and responsibilities in line with Panametrics customer requirements.
• Develop, plan, and manage sourcing projects and programs to meet customer commitments and project delivery through defined procurement delivery plan.
• Partner with business leadership and regional teams to drive strategies for OTD/Quality for key base orders and projects.
• Manage the complete purchasing and contract administration functions for ITO, NPI, logistics strategy and Strategic sourcing for Panametrics as required to meet Sourcing strategy program commitments.
• Execute sourcing strategy targets on price, delivery, quality and service necessary to meet requirements. Deliver and maintain key sourcing metrics on OTD, Deflation, Project savings and be the overall lead to drive supply chain productivity.
• Lead sourcing team and provide for the evaluation of key deliverables utilizing appropriate negotiation and purchasing analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts with emphasis on quality, price, delivery, and service necessary to meet requirements.
• Provide for evaluation of suppliers’ capabilities and identification of appropriate items to buy.
• Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and reputation requirements.
• Responsible for people management activities including recruiting, performance management, compensation, and organizational structure.
• Develop supplier partnerships and lead productivity funnel and active deck to drive supplier development, deflation projects and overall supply chain strategy.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPM or APICS certification

Job description

Panametrics seeks a Global Supply Chain Leader to direct the sourcing function, set strategy, and deliver cost-efficient procurement across the organization. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape supplier partnerships, and drive value.

The role emphasizes advancing supplier performance, managing complex negotiations, and ensuring regulatory compliance while developing talent and aligning procurement with business goals on a global scale.