Strategic Sourcing Lead (Healthcare)

Type Permanent

Salary Negotiable

Location Dublin (All)

Ref # 8237

We are delighted to be partnering with a well respected, innovative and successful healthcare company in their search for a Strategic Sourcing Lead to join their growing team.

This company is well known and has a great reputation with a culture described as progressive and a place where both professional and personal growth is encouraged.

As Strategic Sourcing Lead you will be responsible for sourcing, contracting and managing assigned CMO suppliers with a yearly budget responsibility of around 60 million USD.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Responsible for sourcing, contracting and managing assigned suppliers
Proactively manage assigned accounts to improve on cost, quality and service according to business expectations
Define and implement yearly savings targets
Develop links with site procurement teams to find regional synergies and unlock supplier and product value
Develop sourcing strategies with key global, regional and also local suppliers
Supplier lead for Supplier Relationship Management globally
Support the Global Procurement strategy and methodology
Identify and develop stakeholder relationships, expanding the integration of Procurement.
Negotiate supply contracts and monitor performance against contractual commitments
Identify, Implement, and track cost savings projects in cooperation with the site stakeholders, site controllers and regional finance
Coordinates supplier implementation and follow ups with site buyers
Comply with Quality Policies for vendor evaluation, selection and approval
Driving compliance of procurement processes, procedures and best practice initiatives

ABOUT THE PERSON:

At least 4-5 years experience in a sourcing or procurement role
Prior experience in a pharmaceutical/medical device industry would be beneficial
Experience working with CMOs/external manufacturing would be beneficial
Strong negotiation & analytical skills
Strong communication and relationship building skills

Hi, we’re Barden. We’re the Partner Led Talent Advisory & Recruitment Firm that puts Talent first. With practices across Accounting & Tax, Business Support, Financial Services, Legal, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, and Technology, we help build world-class teams for Ireland’s top companies and we help top Talent achieve their ambitions. Simple.

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