Senior Direct Materials Sourcing Manager

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 81,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Onsite 3 days/week

Continuous learning & development

Global career opportunities

Inclusive & collaborative culture

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Dublin is seeking a Sourcing Manager- Direct Materials to develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct material categories, working with Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Finance to support growth and new product development.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement in manufacturing, with strong Excel, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing direct materials across metals, chemicals, polymers, resins, packaging materials, or similar categories.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, supplier relationship management, and cost reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct material categories.
• Lead supplier selection, performance management, and strategic relationships.
• Lead commercial negotiations including contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Deliver cost reduction, value engineering, and productivity initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, commodity movements, and raw material cost drivers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance.
• Develop and implement supplier risk management and business continuity plans.
• Analyse spend, supplier performance, and market intelligence to identify opportunities.
• Act as the primary sourcing lead for assigned categories and advise stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Dublin is seeking a Sourcing Manager- Direct Materials to develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct material categories, working with Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Finance to support growth and new product development.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement in manufacturing, with strong Excel, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.