Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the role

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead end‑to‑end supply‑chain sourcing projects in Cork for a 12‑month fixed‑term. Reporting to the Business Unit Procurement and Platform Source Lead, you will drive supplier performance, cost competitiveness and profitability improvements across a range of strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Assess current supply‑chain conditions and define a robust strategy aligned with business and Value Stream goals.
• Develop and execute a change‑management plan, identifying risks and implementing mitigations through to stabilization.
• Orchestrate supplier selection and transfer processes with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Lead sourcing events and negotiate contracts through RFx processes.
• Own supplier readiness, onboarding and master data setup in SAP (P01 required).
• Contribute to financial, marketing, planning, quality and design decisions throughout projects.
• Ensure Make, Buy and Plan functions are engaged and maintain two‑way communication across the supply‑chain lifecycle.
• Align master production schedules with all supply‑chain functions to meet service and inventory targets.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or MBA (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of supply‑chain or procurement experience.
• Broad understanding of spend management, sourcing strategies and supplier management.
• Proven ability to work within a project‑methodology environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at all organisational levels.
• Experience evaluating technical and business risks and influencing decisions.

Required skills

• SAP (P01 module) proficiency.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead high‑impact strategic projects.
• Collaborative, cross‑functional environment.
• Competitive compensation package.