Head of Strategic Sourcing - Facilities & Indirect

Aramark Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Avendra International is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Director for Facilities Management, Non-Food, and Indirect spend, based in Dublin with hybrid working and travel across Ireland and beyond. The role requires steering category strategy, supplier negotiations, and governance while leading a procurement team.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, drive savings, and shape regional sourcing strategies in a collaborative international environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management within Facilities Management or related sectors.
• 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

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Business/Procurement

CIPS qualification

Job description

Avendra International is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Director for Facilities Management, Non-Food, and Indirect spend, based in Dublin with hybrid working and travel across Ireland and beyond. The role requires steering category strategy, supplier negotiations, and governance while leading a procurement team.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, drive savings, and shape regional sourcing strategies in a collaborative international environment.