134 IT Sourcing jobs in Ireland

Join Our Family at Musgrave
Musgrave is one of Europe's most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland's most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as an Sourcing Specialist.

Reporting to the Head of Sourcing, we have an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Specialist to join our central Sourcing team. Collaborating with different teams across the island of Ireland business, our task is to assist in procuring products for our Own Brand (OB)/ Private Label (PL) ranges. This role will enable the successful candidate to gain foundational experience in sourcing and the value chain. The successful person will be responsible for the contract management element of the sourcing process as well as support/manage a number of projects across different categories, learning about tendering, negotiation, contracting, strategy development, for OB/PL in Musgrave, in securing the product required at the appropriate specification, with the right supplier at the lowest cost.

• 24 month Contract

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the contracting process for all OB/PL products contracted.
• Assist in managing the tendering, negotiation, and contracting of the required Own Brand products with the appropriate required quality with the right supplier whilst helping to minimise costs.
• Assist in identifying and delivering cost-effective solutions for Musgrave Own Brand/Tertiary products across retail and wholesale.
• Assist in managing and supporting your respective categories for Buying Group-led projects through all stages of the tender process to deliver the required products with the appropriate required quality with the right supplier at the lowest cost.
• Promote simplification by continuously, and constructively, challenging current ways of working, with the objective of developing a simpler, faster, better business.
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, and with existing and new suppliers.
• Support in analysing and evaluating market intelligence and supplier/competitor trends to optimize sourcing.
• Assist in building the annual savings budget for your respective categories and provide business updates monthly, quarterly, and annually versus budget.
• Support commercial projects/explorations as and when they arise.
• Ensure compliance with Musgrave policies, standards, and processes.
• Requirement to travel approx. 5-10%

What We're Looking For

• Business-focused 3rd Level Qualification
• Minimum of 1 years Sourcing/Procurement/Business experience
• Understanding of food/non-food manufacturing
• Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize, comfortable with figures and in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data.
• Openness and ability to work in cross divisional & cross functional teams.
• Positive mindset with a can-do attitude

What we Offer or Why Musgrave
:

• Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact
• Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions
• Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
• Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.
Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.
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Sourcing Manager

Excel Recruitment has a wonderful opportunity for a
Sourcing Manager
to join our market-leading food client's business. Supporting the Head of Sourcing, you will develop and implement direct sourcing of your brands or product categories for our clients, a 100% Irish-owned retail and food service business. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic buying office environment, with real opportunities for progression.Dublin/Cork based.

Package

• Generous salary doe
• Bonus
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Agile working
• Career Progression opportunities

Responsibilities of the Sourcing Manager include:

• Identify and deliver the best-value own brand products for retail and wholesale, ensuring quality and low cost.
• Plan and manage the annual sourcing calendar to meet business needs on time and at the right cost.
• Lead tenders, negotiate with suppliers, and secure contracts for your categories at the lowest cost.
• Agree on pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers to reduce cost and guarantee supply.
• Support Buying Group projects through all tender stages to deliver quality products at the best price.
• Suggest improvements to simplify processes and make the business more efficient.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to support sourcing success.
• Track market trends, manage budgets, and update the business regularly on savings and project progress.

Requirements for the Sourcing Manager include:

• Minimum of 3 years Sourcing/Buying experience.
• Business-focused 3rd Level Qualification.
• Experience in planning, strategic sourcing, negotiating, contracting and supplier management.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Understanding of requirements for importing into Ireland.
• Understanding of market trends and sound business judgement.
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritise, comfortable with figures and in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data.

Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call Aoife Clarke at for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Who we want

• Self-directed initiators People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

What you will do

You will support the development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities in assigned suppliers and/or commodities; with goal to obtain the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. You will support the development and implementation of strategies and projects related to cost reduction initiatives, new product development, supply base optimization and rationalization, quality improvements, risk assessments, and contract negotiations. This is a hybrid role. The employee is expected to be physically present at a Stryker location on a cadenced basis but has the flexibility to work from home.

Additional Responsibilities-

• Support cross functional teams to develop best in class strategic sourcing strategies for assigned suppliers and/or commodities in support of business objectives
• Support the implementation of supplier and/or commodity strategy which will include spend/supply assessments, consolidation strategy, sourcing selection, financial and make versus buy analyses
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on contract strategy for suppliers and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce when applicable
• Develop strong relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses. Represent the 'voice of the supplier' in the organization
• Participate in new product launches; lead supplier selection, requests for quotes and insurance that suppliers are clear on product launch deliverables; collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful launch
• Assure cost standards are established for annual operating budgets.
• Mentor/provide support for graduate/entry level positions

What do you need

• Bachelor's degree - required
• 8+ years of related work experience - required
• Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration - required
• 4+ years working on strategic sourcing and supplier development - highly preferred
• Medical device experience - preferred
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills - preferred

Who are Stryker

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world.

Travel Percentage: 20%

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Collaboration is important at Apple, and every day you will connect with and be supported by your peers and colleagues at one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world As an individual, you will have responsibility for working to our continued success and be a key player within your job function. We support and promote career development throughout the organisation, offering an exciting career with many opportunities to enable you perfect your existing skills - and acquire new ones. We're looking for a skilled a Global Sourcing & Supply Manager (GSSM) to work on strategic sourcing and planning, long term deal structuring and negotiation. In this role, you'll work with procurement, engineering, finance and legal teams and also third-parties such as foundries and suppliers. Position requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously. As a Global Sourcing & Supply Manager, you're positioned at the interface of Apple's product teams, and the industries that supply core technologies. We are responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies, as well as recommending product innovations based on improving technology. You'll bring a keen curiosity about market dynamics, settling deals, pricing, manufacturing processes and risk mitigation. As part of the wider team, we drive centralised capacity planning for all components used across Apple products, driving long term strategic deals.

Description

• Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape, to better forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competition influence. Identify changes in buyer and supplier power and use industry dynamics to Apple's advantage. - Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement deals. - Manage positive, effective relationships with suppliers to secure best-in-class terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to strike agreements that meet Apple's performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity. - Collaborate across the Apple organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy. - Optimize supply chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis, and benchmarking. - Develop an in-depth understanding of manufacturing costs and market intelligence, and apply this knowledge to influence Apple's future product roadmap and sourcing decisions. - Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing development of processes, templates, critical issue procedures, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree
• Minimum 8 years experience in freight Forwarding operational background, with a detailed knowledge of Air and Ocean International logistics
• Outstanding analytical and operational/mediation skills
• Strong Excel, and Keynote/PowerPoint skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
• End to end ownership of contract processes
• Tenacity, passion and proven skill in negotiation
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to operate independently and lead without authority
• Ability to identify and solve multi-layered supply chain issues
• Demonstrated experience in driving autonomous decisions
• Leading executive communications
  We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Submit CV

We are seeking a strategic sourcing leader to join the Commercial Supply Chain team as Associate Director of Sourcing. This role is central to developing and executing sourcing strategies for direct material in the Drug Substance, Drug Products and Packaging CMO categories. The successful candidate will develop category strategies and lead cross-functional sourcing projects, align market intelligence with business needs, and drive supplier selection. The role requires strong collaboration across functions such as Procurement, Legal, Finance, Quality, Technical Operations, and EHSS to deliver value-driven outcomes and ensure a resilient, sustainable, compliant, and competitive sourcing framework.

Degree LevelBachelor's Degree

We are seeking a
Category Sourcing Expert
to join our Digital Strategy & Transformation team. Ideal candidate should have experience preferably in the
electronic manufacturing
industry or the
telecommunications industry.

Skills & Competencies

• 6+ years of sourcing experience preferably in the electronic manufacturing industry or the telecommunications industry.
• Proven track record as a sourcing expert – be able to demonstrate activities and results
• Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgment
• Operate with internal & external stakeholders in a matrix environment
• Strong Presentation skills. Be able to present to senior management.
• Contracting experience – drafting, negotiating and execution
• Demonstrate creative thinking – solving problems by thinking outside of the box.
• Strong project management and leadership skills – be able to interface with global colleagues and be able to meet target dates/milestone task timeframes.
• Ability to build and sustain positive networking relationships
• Comfortable with figures and analyzing/interpreting data. Proficient in Excel/PowerPoint and reporting tools.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP an advantage)
• Attention to detail for project management and for task completion is essential
• BSc degree in supply chain management, business administration or other appropriate qualification

About Us:

Ascendion is a leading provider of AI-first software engineering services. Our applied AI, software engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent transformation capabilities accelerate innovation for Global 2000 clients. Ascendion is headquartered in New Jersey. In addition to our remote/hybrid workforce, we have 30+ offices across the U.S., UK, Poland, Romania, India, Australia and Mexico. We are committed to building technology powered by Generative AI with an inclusive workforce, service to our communities, and a vibrant culture. For more information, please go to

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to discuss this further. Also, if you happen to know anyone who fits this role, please send us their resume. We do have a referral policy.

Enet is Ireland's largest, open access network provider, building and operating the largest alternative wholesale telecoms network in Ireland.

We are seeking a highly motivated Sourcing Contracts Specialist to join our Procurement function. This role will be pivotal in leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating vendor agreements, and optimising supplier relationships to support cost savings and vendor base transformation across the Speed Fibre Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle—from strategic sourcing and vendor performance management to renewals and procurement operations—ensuring value delivery, compliance, and business continuity.

The role will be on a temporary basis for a 16-month contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to reduce spend, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable cost savings across the vendor portfolio.
• Foster strong vendor relationships while maintaining a commercial focus on cost reduction and value creation.
• Lead the transformation project of vendor consolidation and rationalisation projects across the Group to optimise vendor base.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiations for new vendor agreements, renewals, and extensions, securing the best possible terms on pricing, service levels, and contractual obligations.
• Proactively manage contract lifecycles, ensuring timely renewals and mitigating risks of supply disruption.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, governance standards, and internal procurement policies.
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance against agreed SLAs, KPIs, and delivery schedules.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to address vendor performance issues and escalate where necessary.
• Support group-wide initiatives to standardise procurement practices and deliver economies of scale.
• Conduct spend analysis and market benchmarking to inform sourcing strategy.
• Participate in transformation projects aimed at optimising procurement processes, tools, and reporting.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a procurement/contract role
• Experience in the Telecommunications /ICT market particular SME preferred
• Third level qualification in Procurement / Supply Chain Management / Business.
• Excellent spoken and written English, with good communication skills.
• Ability to engage and negotiate with customers, colleagues, contractors, vendors, third party distributors and multiple stakeholders, forming effective relationships.
• Previous experience of change management a distinct advantage.
• Experience with Salesforce, Business Central, Oracle ideally

Speed Fibre Group (the home of Enet, Enet Communications and Magnet+) is an inclusive employer, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation we encourage you to let us know when you apply.

Role: Category Sourcing Expert – Network Infrastructure & Power (NI&P)

Location:
EastPoint Business Park (Hybrid – 2 days in office)

Contract Type:
6 month and 12 month contracts

Interview Process:
Typically one stage

Seniority Level:
Senior

Overview

We are seeking an experienced
Category Sourcing Expert (CSE)
to lead end-to-end sourcing operations across a diverse range of categories within
Network Infrastructure & Power (NI&P)
. This role focuses on ancillary products such as cell site racks, cable management, tools, and tool repair. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and cost optimisation.

This is a senior-level role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex sourcing projects across multiple categories, including logistics and transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships for passive products and ensure contracts are maintained within
  ARIBA
  .
• Develop and implement category management strategies in collaboration with business partners and category intelligence teams.
• Analyse annual spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and lead supplier negotiation strategies and contract negotiations with internal stakeholders.
• Lead RFX processes for product tenders and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Continuously improve sourcing procedures for greater efficiency and value delivery.
• Build strong working relationships with US-based business partners and global peers.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews both locally and virtually.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, including pricing benchmarks.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks in line with corporate policies.
• Source and partner with reliable, high-performing suppliers.
• Manage item pricing and data accuracy as a core function of the role.
• Present sourcing strategies and supplier recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies

• Minimum
  6–10 years
  of sourcing experience, ideally in telecommunications, electronics manufacturing, or a related tech/engineering environment.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and delivering measurable results.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and commercial judgement.
• Experience working in a matrixed organisation with global stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Contract lifecycle management experience, including drafting and negotiation.
• Creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
• Proficient in data analysis and financial interpretation; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP is an advantage).
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to AI tools such as
  GEMS
  or
  Notebook LM
  .
• Experience managing multiple categories simultaneously.
• Understanding of business acumen and financial impact of sourcing decisions.
• Domain expertise in telecommunications is advantageous but not essential.

Company Description
Publicis Groupe is one of the world's largest advertising agency holding companies and a global marketing, communications, and digital transformation leader. We utilise the Power of One operating model to integrate and develop competencies to increase business value for existing and future clients.

Publicis Re:Sources is the Groupe's Shared Services Platform, a centralised function supporting 63 markets and servicing a network of prestigious agencies across the globe. We have grown to 5,000+ professionals operating 40 shared service centres (SSCs).

We provide technology solutions and business services, including finance, accounting, information technology, global security, legal, payroll and benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury, and risk management, to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients.

Overview
Summary

The Senior Sourcing Specialist/Associate is responsible for sourcing and procuring services and materials, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. In addition, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that procurement strategies align with business goals and objectives.

The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong background in procurement, excellent project management skills, and a proven track record of delivering results.

Time zone flexibility will be required as you will collaborate with a diverse and dynamic team spread across different time zones.

Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:

• Manage discovery and preparation of RFP/RFI/RFQ as required using the approved Procurement toolkit documentation and processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Conduct market research and supplier assessments to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities
• Support the implementation of procurement strategies that optimize the cost, quality, and delivery of goods and services
• Manage procurement process for goods and services, including vendor selection, price negotiation, and contract management to achieve the best value for the organization.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, delivery, and reliability to ensure the best value for the organization.
• Monitor & Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor market trends and potential research suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor spending trends, identify potential new sourcing initiatives and avenues for supplier consolidation or rationalisation, analyze options, and provide recommendations for initiatives to be included in the business plan.
• Assist in developing and implementing procurement strategies to support business goals and objectives.
• Liaise with the Vendor Management team to ensure continuity of supply/service and risk management of strategic contracts, ensuring that the delivery matches the objectives and deliverables in the contract schedules.

Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business administration, CIPS or supply chain management, finance, or a related discipline
• Must have a minimum of five years of experience and a demonstrated ability to manage strategic sourcing and supplier management
• Having experience in handling contracts in IT, Professional Services, Travel or Production (Media) is considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Strong negotiation skills and contract management skills
• Sound financial analytical skills and a good understanding of contract law
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions.
• Awareness of regulation and legislation on the markets involved.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team/hybrid environment.
• A proven team player with impeccable attention to detail and the ability to prioritise deliverables aligned with organisational strategy.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Completely literate in the English language, with an advanced level in one of the European languages is a plus

Additional Information
The Publicis Groupe Procurement team is a board-mandated function providing holistic procurement business solutions to the companies within the Publicis Groupe.

The department's motto is to Protect, Enrich, Challenge, and Reduce Publicis Groupe's spend via best-in-class procurement processes and negotiations.