Principal Procurement Specialist

Sigmar Recruitment; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment in Galway, Ireland, is seeking a Principal Sourcing Specialist to shape strategic sourcing across metals, partnering with leaders to drive value. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers hybrid work with exposure to executive stakeholders, and opportunities to lead enterprise-scale projects, develop talent, and improve supplier performance.

The role requires a strong track record in category strategy, negotiations, and risk management, with a focus on cost reduction and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 7.5 years of strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience in metals category and supplier negotiations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to reduce costs and improve supplier value in metals.
• Lead complex, high-value supplier negotiations and manage strategic contracts.
• Partner cross-functionally with Supplier Quality and Supplier Engineering to meet service, quality and cost targets.
• Own and nurture executive-level supplier relationships and drive long-term partnerships.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Cross-functional

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Honours Bachelor’s Degree (level 8)

Job description

Principal Sourcing Specialist

Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: Galway, Ireland

Status: 12 month fixed-term contract with benefits on offer

About Your New Employer

• Join a global leader in healthcare innovation, recognized for a diverse and collaborative culture that values high performance, advancement, and caring.
• Work at the forefront of medical technology, surrounded by passionate professionals tackling the industry's most important challenges.
• Benefit from access to the latest training, high-performing teams, and clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive and diverse workplace.

About Your New Job

As Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to reduce costs and enhance supplier value, focusing on direct sourcing in the metals category.
• Lead complex, high-value supplier negotiations and manage strategic contracts to drive competitive advantage.
• Partner cross-functionally (including Supplier Quality and Supplier Engineering teams) to achieve service, quality, and cost targets.
• Own and nurture executive-level supplier relationships; resolve issues and drive long-term partnership initiatives.
• Present executive-ready materials, influence stakeholders up to VP level, and act as a trusted advisor on all matters of supplier risk and strategy.
• Lead enterprise-level projects, develop talent, provide coaching, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

What Skills You Need

• Honours Bachelor’s Degree (level 8) in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Sourcing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7.5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship management in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven success in category strategy, complex negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional project delivery.
• Ability to independently address ambiguous, enterprise-wide challenges and mitigate financial, geopolitical, and supply risks.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with a detail-oriented, collaborative approach.
• Prior experience managing strategic supplier spend in excess of $50M-$100M

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or professional certification (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.).
• Experience in medical device or similarly regulated industry, and in the sourcing/procurement of metal components.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.
• High-impact role at a global leader, partnering with experts and executive stakeholders.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, growth, and to make a real difference in healthcare.