Principal Sourcing Specialist

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment is seeking an experienced Principal Sourcing Specialist for a leading global medical device manufacturer. The role is hybrid and on a 12-month contract, focusing on strategic sourcing and supplier relationships.

You will manage supplier risk, negotiate contracts, ensure supply continuity and drive cost reduction across a complex international network, requiring senior-level autonomy in a fast-paced global organisation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain.
• Strong supplier relationship and stakeholder management.
• Proven commercial and contract negotiation experience.
• Experience managing supply continuity and supplier risk.
• Track record of managing strategic supplier spend.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced global organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and continuity of supply.
• Lead commercial and contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Mitigate risk and drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Engage cross-functionally with stakeholders across a global network.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Spend management

Independence

Job description

Our client, a leading global medical device manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Principal Sourcing Specialist to join their Global Sourcing team on a 12-month contract. This is a hybrid role.

This senior-level role is responsible for managing strategic supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, supply continuity, risk mitigation, cost reduction initiatives and cross-functional stakeholder engagement within a complex global environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain.
• Strong supplier relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven commercial and contract negotiation experience.
• Experience managing supply continuity and supplier risk.
• Track record of managing strategic supplier spend.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced global organisation.