Strategic Sourcing Manager – Hybrid (Pharma)

Here in Barden we are delighted to be partnering with a well respected and highly successful healthcare company in their search for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join their growing team. 

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

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 6-7 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical/medical device industry would be beneficial
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong negotiation & analytical skills

For more information on this role, please contact cliodhna.obrien@barden.ie

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