Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Location : Dublin Type : Contract Category : Contracting, Supply Chain Salary :

Enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced multinational? Have strategic sourcing and indirect category management experience? Are you looking to put it to use in a fast-paced environment, leading procurement efforts across a diverse set of indirect categories including Workplace Services, Marketing, Professional and Outsourcing Services, HR, and IT?

One of the world’s biggest brands, renowned for connecting professionals all over the globe, is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join their best-in-class workforce in Dublin.

The Sourcing Manager will bring strong analytical and negotiation skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strategic approach to procurement. You will partner with internal stakeholders to drive value, innovation, and operational efficiency while ensuring supplier performance and contract compliance.

What will I be responsible for?

• Develop and execute category strategies across a broad range of indirect services.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, including supplier analysis, RFPs, contract negotiations, and recommendations.
• Act as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders on market trends, risk, supplier selection, and commercial terms.
• Create and manage outsourcing and commercial models with measurable deliverables and governance frameworks.
• Drive supplier performance through structured scorecards and quarterly business reviews.
• Maintain a strong external focus to identify opportunities and benchmark best practices.
• Propose and lead cost-saving or value-creation initiatives based on spend analysis and category insight.
• Influence internal decision-making by clearly communicating sourcing insights and business impacts.
• Draft and negotiate commercial terms in supplier agreements, ensuring alignment with legal and operational standards.

The ideal Senior Sourcing Manager has :

This opportunity is for an 11 month contract, Based in Dublin 2, hybrid, 2-3 days in the week . To hear more about this position or to discuss your suitability, please apply today!

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