Manager, Technical Sourcing

About the role

West Pharmaceutical Services is hiring a Manager, Technical Sourcing in Dublin. The role leads strategic sourcing for materials, technologies and supply solutions supporting the product pipeline, next-generation technologies and pre-commercial supply chain, working with R&D, Technical Services, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance and Category Management. It is a hybrid position with at least 3 days onsite per week, and no relocation is provided.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical and next-generation sourcing for assigned materials, product platforms and technologies, from early development and pre-commercial needs through industrialization and commercial supply.
• Develop sourcing solutions for new-to-West materials, technologies and suppliers, and solutions jointly developed or industrialized with strategic suppliers.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including make-vs-buy assessments, market and supplier evaluations, EOI/RFx processes, business cases and supplier selection.
• Act as operational owner of sourcing and supply risk management, identifying, assessing and mitigating supply risks and escalating significant ones.
• Drive material life cycle management from a sourcing and supply perspective, optimizing supply as requirements, technologies and markets evolve.
• Build resilient, competitive supply solutions balancing continuity, risk, total cost of ownership, quality, service, capacity and scalability.
• Monitor supplier markets, technology trends and cost drivers, and partner cross-functionally to turn technical and business requirements into sourcing strategies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Procurement or Supply Chain, or equivalent qualification or professional accreditation.
• 5+ years of experience in a global multi-national GMP sourcing and manufacturing environment executing sourcing projects.
• Experience sourcing direct materials; experience across components, metals, chemicals, polymers, resins, packaging materials, fabricated parts and assemblies is advantageous.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product Management, R&D, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Preferred: formal certification in Project Management or similar.

Required skills

• Key sourcing, procurement and project experience in GMP pharma and medical device, including MvB, EOI, RFx and procurement Opex projects.
• Project management methodology and advanced Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, modelling, pivot tables and reporting.
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority, and to work in a global, matrixed environment with occasional travel (up to 52 business days per year).

What we offer

• Annual base salary range of EUR 81,000 to EUR 103,100, with possible variable compensation and incentive programs.
• Training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development and skill-certification initiatives.
• International career opportunities across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
• Volunteerism through the West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs.
• Performance-based bonuses, service recognition and employee appreciation initiatives.