Strategic Sourcing Manager

Natus Medical Incorporated; Gort; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Health Insurance

Educational support

Employee rewards

Hybrid work

Career development

Job summary

Natus Medical Incorporated in Ireland (Gort) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive category strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, and supplier performance.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Product Development in a fast-paced environment, shaping sourcing roadmaps, mentoring the team, and delivering tangible business growth through strategic partnerships. Hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and implementing sourcing or category strategies with measurable business impact.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation, and commercial acumen.
• Experience managing supplier performance, risk, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and risk.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, performance reviews, and strategic partnerships.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value creation, and continuous improvement.
• Proactively assess and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure operational continuity.
• Support long-term sourcing roadmaps and future business growth initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Strategic Sourcing team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear objectives and performance expectations aligned to business goals.
• Build capability within the team through mentoring, coaching, and professional development.
• Drive engagement and create an environment where team members can thrive and grow.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment and successful delivery of key initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related

Job description

Gort, Co. Galway (Hybrid | 2 Days Onsite per Week)

Full-Time | Permanent

Lead Strategy. Develop Talent. Drive Impact.

Are you an experienced Strategic Sourcing leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and delivering sourcing strategies that create measurable business value?

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead a team of sourcing professionals while driving category strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, supplier performance, and long-term business growth.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping sourcing strategy, developing team capability, and partnering with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Product Development in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and risk.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, performance reviews, and strategic partnerships.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value creation, and continuous improvement.
• Proactively assess and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure operational continuity.
• Support long-term sourcing roadmaps and future business growth initiatives.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Strategic Sourcing team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear objectives and performance expectations aligned to business goals.
• Build capability within the team through mentoring, coaching, and professional development.
• Drive engagement and create an environment where team members can thrive and grow.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment and successful delivery of key initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Proven experience developing and implementing sourcing or category strategies with measurable business impact.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation, and commercial acumen.
• Experience managing supplier performance, risk, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Leadership & Management Experience

• Demonstrated success leading, developing, and motivating sourcing, procurement, or supply chain teams.
• Strong people management, coaching, and performance management capabilities.
• Experience building team capability and driving a high-performance culture.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead through change.

Additional Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain leadership roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry experience is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Why Join Us?

At Natus, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, develop people, and help shape the future of our sourcing function.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and pension package
• Health Insurance and Life Assurance
• Educational Assistance Programme
• Employee Rewards Programme
• Hybrid working environment
• Career development and leadership growth opportunities
• A collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter

Apply Today

If you're a strategic sourcing professional with a passion for leadership, team development, and building effective supplier partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help build a sourcing organization that delivers results through strategy, collaboration, and strong leadership.

EEO Statement: Natus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.