Strategic Technical Sourcing Manager (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Onsite 3 days/week

Tuition assistance

Global career opportunities

Volunteerism programs

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Technical Sourcing in Dublin, Ireland.

This hybrid role requires onsite presence at least 3 days per week and involves leading strategic sourcing for materials, technologies and supply solutions to support product pipelines and pre-commercial activities. You will collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality and Operations to develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supply risks, and optimize total cost of ownership across direct

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Science, Business, Procurement or Supply Chain.
• 5+ years in a Global GMP Sourcing/manufacturing environment.
• Experience cross-functional with Product Management, R&D, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical & Next Generation Sourcing for assigned materials and technologies.
• Develop sourcing solutions for new-to-West materials, technologies and suppliers.
• Lead end-to-end Make-vs-Buy, market and supplier evaluations, EOI/RFx processes, business cases and supplier selection.
• Serve as the operational owner of Sourcing & Supply Risk Management for assigned areas.
• Drive Material Life Cycle Management from a sourcing perspective, optimizing supply as requirements evolve.
• Develop resilient and competitive supply solutions balancing continuity, risk, TCO, quality and service.
• Partner with R&D, Technical Services, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance and Category Management.
• Monitor supplier markets, technology trends and cost drivers to strengthen supply resilience and long-term competitiveness.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Business/Procurement or Supply Chain

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Technical Sourcing in Dublin, Ireland.

This hybrid role requires onsite presence at least 3 days per week and involves leading strategic sourcing for materials, technologies and supply solutions to support product pipelines and pre-commercial activities. You will collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality and Operations to develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supply risks, and optimize total cost of ownership across direct