Senior Global Sourcing Lead (12-Month Contract)

HERO Recruitment; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HERO Recruitment is seeking a Principal-level Sourcing/Procurement professional for a 12-month contract in Galway. The role involves strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations and cost optimisation in a fast-paced, global environment.

The successful candidate will manage complex supplier relationships, lead negotiations and drive value improvements while coordinating with Procurement, Engineering and Operations across a regulated, technical industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain in manufacturing, engineering or medical devices.
• Strong experience managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Proven track record in commercial negotiation, cost reduction and value improvement.
• Experience in supply continuity, risk management and problem solving.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing significant strategic supplier spend ($50M+).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant technical background.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and escalations, ensuring continuity and resolution.
• Lead commercial and contract negotiations with key suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate supply, cost and operational risks across the base.
• Drive cost reduction and value improvement initiatives across procurement activities.
• Support cross-functional projects including new product development, sourcing and cost management.
• Develop and execute supplier strategies balancing collaboration and competitive tension.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Procurement, Engineering and Operations.
• Monitor market intelligence, supplier trends and category developments.
• Support budgeting and resolve significant supplier or systemic issues.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Cost reduction

Value optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

HERO Recruitment is seeking a Principal-level Sourcing/Procurement professional for a 12-month contract in Galway. The role involves strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations and cost optimisation in a fast-paced, global environment.

The successful candidate will manage complex supplier relationships, lead negotiations and drive value improvements while coordinating with Procurement, Engineering and Operations across a regulated, technical industry.