Strategic Security Sourcing Lead – Global Cost Optimizer

CSS; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS Ireland seeks a Sourcing Manager specialized in security products to research, analyze, and evaluate sources, negotiate lowest total cost of ownership, and lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives across geographies.

Responsibilities include leading sourcing events, achieving cost competitiveness, and driving supplier relationships while ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder collaboration. A strong track record in global IT project sourcing and P2P processes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or a Business related field is required.
• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain or a Business related field is required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in category management and strategic sourcing to improve cost, quality and service levels.
• Experience managing medium to large global IT projects with transformation and financial impact is required.
• Experience negotiating contracts and knowledge of key contractual language is required.
• Experience with online sourcing platforms is required.
• Strong communication, leadership and presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing events from planning through vendor engagement, evaluation and selection.
• Drive cost savings, benchmarking, and commercial negotiations with vendors to achieve lowest TCO.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to support customer bids, RFQs and BoMs.
• Formulate and track metrics for cost savings, quality, reliability and working capital efficiency.
• Build relationships with business leaders and other units to align priorities and interests.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely sourcing initiatives and stakeholder visibility.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical capability

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Procure-to-Pay awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business related field

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procure-to-Pay platforms

Online sourcing platforms

Job description

CSS Ireland seeks a Sourcing Manager specialized in security products to research, analyze, and evaluate sources, negotiate lowest total cost of ownership, and lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives across geographies.

Responsibilities include leading sourcing events, achieving cost competitiveness, and driving supplier relationships while ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder collaboration. A strong track record in global IT project sourcing and P2P processes is preferred.