Manager Strategic Sourcing

Natus Medical Incorporated; Gort; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Educational support

Flexible work location

Career progression opportunities

Free parking

Job summary

Natus Medical Incorporated, operating as Natus Neuro in Gort, Co. Galway, invites an experienced Manager of Strategic Sourcing to lead a global sourcing function within a regulated medical devices environment.

You will shape supplier strategy, build a capable team, and influence performance across operations, engineering, and product development. You’ll drive category strategies, governance, and supplier partnerships, delivering cost, quality, and risk improvements while supporting budgeting and

Qualifications

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain, ideally in regulated environments such as Medical Device or Pharma.
• Leadership style that motivates and develops teams while driving accountability and collaboration.
• Proven ability to deliver category strategies with measurable impact.
• Ability to align sourcing with business goals and KPIs.
• Experience driving process improvements and implementing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Strategic Sourcing team.
• Shape and deliver category strategies that support growth, cost objectives, and partnerships.
• Drive measurable results across cost, quality, service, risk, and innovation.
• Strengthen sourcing processes, implement tools, and governance frameworks.
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, audits, and performance management.
• Ensure supplier compliance with GMP and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risk proactively.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve supplier and operational challenges.
• Support budgeting, planning, and long-term function development.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory environment knowledge

Process improvement

Job description

FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS, Natus has been working in collaboration with clinicians to deliver industry-leading neuro solutions that help providers more easily make sense of the body’s signals.

Engineered with input from those who have lived the care experience, our technology simplifies complex processes and improves accuracy and efficiency. There is a role for everyone who wants to be part of the innovative solutions at Natus Neuro.

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Gort, Co. Galway (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)

Full-Time | Permanent

Function: Operations | Strategic Sourcing

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role at Natus Neuro, where your sourcing expertise will help bring innovative neurodiagnostic technologies to healthcare professionals and patients around the world. You’ll have the scope to shape supplier strategy, build and develop a talented team, and make a clear impact on operational performance across a growing global business. You’ll work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Product Development, giving you strong visibility across the business and the chance to influence decisions that matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Strategic Sourcing team, creating an environment where people are empowered, supported, and encouraged to grow
• Shape and deliver category strategies that support business growth, cost objectives, and long-term supplier partnerships
• Drive measurable results across cost, quality, service, risk, and innovation
• Strengthen sourcing processes, implement tools, and enhance governance frameworks
• Manage and oversee your team in supplier selection, qualification, audits, and performance management
• Ensure supplier compliance with GMP and quality standards
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risk
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve supplier and operational challenges
• Support budgeting, planning, and long-term function development

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain, ideally gained in a regulated environment such as Medical Device, Pharma, or a similar industry
• A leadership style that motivates, supports, and develops teams while driving accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Proven experience owning and delivering category strategies with measurable impact
• Demonstrated ability to align sourcing strategies with business goals and KPIs
• Experience driving process improvements, tools implementation, and capability building
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills

What’s In It for You?

• A meaningful role where your sourcing decisions directly support manufacturing performance and customer outcomes
• The opportunity to lead strategic initiatives within a global medical technology company
• A competitive reward package including compensation, pension, health insurance, life assurance, and educational support
• Career development opportunities within a global organization
• Collaborate with senior leaders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Product Development

Along with a competitive salary and bonus structure, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to start: Health & Life Assurance cover, defined contribution pension plan, active sports and social club, flexible work location, flextime (depending on position), excellent career progression opportunities, free parking, and educational assistance.

If you’re a sourcing leader who enjoys building strong teams, influencing strategy, and making a tangible impact in a regulated global environment, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

EEO Statement

Natus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.