Strategic Sourcing Manager
Posted 2 hours 52 minutes ago by Natus Medical Incorporated
Gort, Co. Galway (Hybrid 2 Days Onsite per Week)
Full-Time Permanent
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 Strategic Sourcing Leadership- 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.
Strategic Sourcing Expertise
- 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.
- 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.
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