153 Strategic Sourcing jobs in Ireland
Strategic Sourcing Manager
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The Company
We are a team of nearly 48,000 mission-driven partners striving each day to advance healthcare and improve lives.
Headquartered in Dublin Ohio, Cardinal Health, is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities
We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of care, working with more than 4,500 sourcing and manufacturing partners to deliver end-to-end solutions and data-driven insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.
With more than 50 years in business and operations in 30 countries, Cardinal Health is essential to care.
What Sourcing Management Contributes To Cardinal Health
Global Sourcing is responsible for creating and managing diverse strategic supplier partnerships that drive enterprise value with innovation, best cost and competitive advantages that benefit customers, suppliers and patients. Develops and executes strategic plans by leveraging market intelligence, industry knowledge and cross-functional collaboration. Competitive advantage is created through supplier selection and management contract negotiation, supply chain optimization and risk mitigation.
Role Description
The primary focus of this team in Dublin, Ireland involves managing international sourcing contract activities on a global scale. It plays a pivotal role in the global operation of Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solution segment in Cardinal Health. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in the healthcare industry and help strengthen its global presence.
Based in Dublin, Ireland the Sourcing Manager is responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies to leverage relationships within the business entity and across the enterprise to achieve best total value. This includes several critical operational tasks such as:- ensuring data exchange services to suppliers are flawlessly executed, managing supply interruption disputes so that they are resolved without delay and executing high value purchase set up's to optimize inventory and service levels
Responsibilities
EDI Monitoring / trouble shooting:
Daily monitoring/trouble shooting of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transmissions to ensure sales tracing data and inventory reports are processed right first time and are made available to suppliers on a timely basis
Failure to Supply Management:
Work with internal stakeholders (procurement/finance) and external manufacturing suppliers to monitor failure to supply events. Work cross functionally to resolve any disputes that may develop and ensure Cardinal Health is correctly compensated when deliveries into its distribution network are interrupted.
Manual Prep Buy:
Collaborate with the global sourcing team to closely manage critical items that require additional oversight via a manual buy process ensuring that inventory levels are optimized and customer service levels maintained.
Other Responsibilities
- Document management e.g. writing/maintaining standard operating procedures and training materials
- Inventory analysis and management e.g.
- Stock builds for seasonal Cold Flu Seasons
- Identification of overstock opportunities to support cash flow initiatives
- Set up and monitor new item launches
- Audit brokerage orders and customer transfers
- Represent the department cross-functionally, in all interactions with all levels of management
- Lead special projects as needed and drive a culture of continuous improvement
Qualifications
- 8-12 years of experience in related field preferred e.g. PharmaBio Industry, Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Wholesale Distribution
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
Location
- Hybrid role
- Ideal candidate will need to be able to work a hybrid schedule – coming into the Dublin, Ireland office 2 days a week and working the other days remote
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of tasks and projects
- Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
- Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
- Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
- Projects may have significant and long-term impact
- Provides solutions which may set precedent
- Natural curiosity to investigate processes/issues and look for more effective ways to work
- Is comfortable with some ambiguity and able to independently determine method for completion of new tasks/projects
- Receives guidance on overall objectives
- Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
- Has strong computer literacy skills
- Analytical problem solver with the ability to find root cause
- Strong administration and organization skills
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to balance stakeholder interests to achieve optimal results
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across cultures and time zones
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
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When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
*What you'll be doing. *
Verizon's Supply Chain Services is transforming and expanding the Global Strategic Sourcing Group and seeks dynamic sourcing professionals with strong experience in sourcing, supplier negotiations, data gathering and analysis, and managing client and supplier relationships.
As the Strategic Sourcing Manager you will build collaborative relationships with our internal business partners as well as strategic relationships with our suppliers. You will actively manage multiple, highly visible, time-sensitive activities. You will effectively interface with all levels of management and ensure the sourcing process is consistent within Verizon's policies and goals.
You will partner with the Network Real Estate Planning organization, as well as Sourcing, Finance, Contract Management and Legal teams. You will serve as a trusted advisor to developing category strategy, objectives, and plans.
- Negotiating and completing key strategic deals including national master lease agreements, with our small and medium tower company partners for macros, site modifications, and small cells projects, driving all aspects of complex strategic sourcing processes.
- Strategize and evaluate multiple variables to determine the best course of action during high-level negotiations, and ensure that the negotiation takes into consideration future rent impacts.
- Assess and recommend ways to optimize the rent/lease portfolio, to meet Verizon infrastructure build goals.
- Partner with your business partner to create business case justification needed to gain approval and execution of master lease agreements from management.
- Manage expiration dates on existing master lease agreements, build a business case around potential MLA extensions/renegotiations, secure leadership approval of approach, and ensure that you are securing the best possible outcome for Verizon.
- Negotiate contracts that uphold the integrity of future network needs while focusing on driving rent and lease expenses down.
- Manage budget and planning, and draft necessary language to translate business needs into specific requirements for contract-related documents, e.g. statements of work (SOW), letters of authorization (LOAs), requests for proposals (RFPs), etc.
- Partner on negotiations, pricing terms and conditions, conduct research and provide benchmark data including conducting and facilitating RFP's (RFQs or RFIs).
*What we're looking for.
You'll Need To Have *
- Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
- Experience in Strategic Sourcing (indirect) with consulting services categories or related experience.
- Experience in Real Estate Development/Negotiations, Municipal Approval Processes, and Construction.
- Strong knowledge of capital and expense budgeting and implementation processes.
Even Better If You Have
- Project management experience in a complex multi-project and multi-geography environment.
- Strong analytical, data analysis, and supplier assessment skills.
- Experience developing resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and flexibility.
- Strong interpersonal and client service skills.
- Capability to be self-motivated/a self-starter and work independently.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in influencing others.
- Any of the following certifications/degrees would be advantageous: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM), Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, certifications from the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Juris Doctorate.
Where you'll be working
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
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Strategic Sourcing Manager
Dublin, hybrid working.
Full-time, permanent.
An opportunity has opened for a seasoned procurement professional to shape and deliver long-term sourcing strategies within a highly regulated, dynamic environment. This role will play a key part in streamlining supplier engagement, enhancing cost efficiency, and contributing to enterprise-wide value creation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans aligned with organisational goals.
- Analyse supplier markets and conduct benchmarking to support sourcing decisions.
- Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and renewals with a focus on risk, compliance, and value for money.
- Use data insights to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains.
- Support category strategies across areas such as Operations, IT, HR, and Facilities.
- Drive supplier consolidation and lead renegotiations to optimise spend.
- Mitigate supply chain risks through proactive assessment and planning.
- Ensure all sourcing practices adhere to internal policies and external regulatory standards.
About You
- Background in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex categories (e.g., IT, Facilities, Infrastructure).
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels.
- Familiarity with procurement frameworks in highly regulated sectors (e.g. finance, pharma, utilities) is an advantage.
- Professional procurement qualifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, IIPMM) are desirable but not essential.
Why Apply?
- Flexible working model (remote-first)
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive, inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and further education
- Strong wellbeing and family-support policies, including enhanced leave options
Ready to take the next step in your procurement career?
Apply now to be considered for this strategic role in a fast-evolving, impact-driven organisation.
Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist
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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
Medtronic
At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress and deliver meaningful innovations.
Our Purpose
The Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist manages work in support of the Indirect Supply Management (ISM) organisation. We are seeking a candidate to join a team of global Category Managers for Facilities that thrives on building new opportunities, learns quickly, and makes a difference managing :$120M annual spend in utilities, sustainability, print, and environmental, health, & safety (EHS) subcategories.
Come for a job, stay for a career
A Day in The Life Of:
- Lead strategic sourcing projects related to facility services, building utilities (electricity, water, natural gas), sustainability initiatives, print, and EHS.
- Work closely with Enterprise Risk & Facilities organisation, Facility Managers, and other key stakeholders across Medtronic's 150+ locations.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that will optimise Medtronic's position in terms of quality, response time, technology, risk, and total cost.
- Negotiate, establish, and monitor supplier agreements.
- Foster collaboration amongst peers, establish close relationships with stakeholders in a highly matrixed organisation, and influence decisions.
- Develop robust data gathering and quality maintenance protocols to ensure spend transparency.
- Act as primary point of contact for supplier-related issues, escalations, and mitigation efforts.
- Provide project management and sourcing expertise.
Key Skills & Experience
- Requires a minimum Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
- Prior experience leading multiple RFx events and contract negotiations.
- Procurement, strategic sourcing, and/or category management experience.
- Ability to manage and influence stakeholders.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
Medtronic Offer a Competitive Salary And Flexible Benefits Package
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Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here
Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist
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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
Medtronic
At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.
Our Purpose
This Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be located at Medtronic's Mervue Galway manufacturing site and will be one of the sourcing liaisons with Site Operations, Planning, Quality and Finance organisations in the resolution of supply related issues.
Come for a job, stay for a career
Medtronic are seeking candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the highest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes, and systems by being accountable, having a voice, and acting.
In this role, you will participate and/or lead sourcing strategic activities, especially those involving product life cycle and supplier management including but not limited to product/part phase in-phase, last time buy/strategic and excess & obsolete processes, local sourcing related initiatives, supplier delivery performance and inventory management. You will also support commodity management in pricing, terms & conditions, and quality agreements with key strategic suppliers.
A Day in The Life Of:
- Maintain and promote strong relationships with suppliers, Supplier Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, Quality, Commodity Management, and any other internal customers.
- Liaison with the Commodity Management and Sourcing Engineering Teams in the development of commodity strategies, inputs and discussions about supplier score card and performance reviews (Quarterly Business Reviews).
- Use problem solving techniques/methodologies to identify supplier delivery root cause and achieve resolution of production continuity events (support sCAPA when necessary).
- Knowledge of the quality system and responsible for following all applicable procedures.
- Site support for regulatory body audits.
- Daily stand up at site production and tier meetings. Attend other staff meetings as needed.
- Main escalation point from centralised purchasing center model to resolve all delivery related issues with suppliers.
- Performs special projects as assigned including but not limited to: Lifecycle Management, supports material cost reduction initiatives (Price Point Variance).
- Cash Flow Initiatives: Support the last time buy/strategic and excess & obsolete process and follow-up scrap disposition at sites and monitor.
- Creation and presentation of monthly and quarterly procurement key performance indicator reviews.
Key Skills & Experience
- Minimum Level 8 bachelor's degree required in a relevant Business Administration, Materials Management or Supply Chain discipline with minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in sourcing/purchasing or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
Nice to have
- Experience in leading and influencing negotiations, project management, troubleshooting and problem-solving analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building.
- Solid computer skills: i.e., SAP, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. Advanced Excel knowledge (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, macros, etc.).
- Solid knowledge of procurement/planning principles, regulations, theories, and processes.
- Expert understanding and experience with integrated manufacturing software systems.
- Working knowledge of Demand Flow, JIT, K-Loop, Lean Manufacturing.
- Must have knowledge of industry terminology, processes, workflow, and materials.
- Exposure to supply chain, planning, purchasing, materials, and inventory control environment.
Medtronic Offer a Competitive Salary And Flexible Benefits Package
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Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here
Strategic Operations Sourcing Specialist
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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
Medtronic
At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress and deliver meaningful innovations.
Our Purpose
This Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be located at Medtronic's Mervue Galway manufacturing site and will be one of the sourcing liaisons with site operations, planning, quality and finance organisations in the resolution of supply related issues.
Come for a job, stay for a career
Medtronic is seeking candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the highest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes, and systems by being accountable, having a voice, and acting.
In this role, you will participate in operations sourcing strategic activities, especially those involving product life cycle and supplier management including but not limited to product/part phase in-phase, last time buy/strategic and excess & obsolete processes, local sourcing related initiatives, supplier delivery performance and inventory management. You will also support commodity management in pricing, terms & conditions, and quality agreements with key strategic suppliers.
A Day in The Life Of:
- Maintain and promote strong relationships with suppliers, Supplier Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, Quality, Commodity Management, and any other internal customers.
- Provides project management and sourcing expertise to cross-functional, cross-divisional commodity teams.
- Facilitates these teams in the development and execution of long-term strategies that will optimise Medtronic's position in terms of quality, cycle/response time, technology, risk, and total cost.
- Use problem solving techniques/methodologies to identify supplier delivery root cause and achieve resolution of production continuity events.
- Mitigates risk, leverages technology and purchase power, improves processes and systems, and reduces overall cost of ownership and acquisition.
- Daily stand up at site production and tier meetings. Attend other staff meetings as required.
- Performs special projects as assigned including but not limited to: Lifecycle Management, supports material cost reduction initiatives (Price Point Variance).
- Cash Flow Initiatives: Support the Last time buy/Strategic and excess & obsolete process and follow-up scrap disposition at sites and monitor.
Key Skills & Experience
- Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
- Requires a minimum Level 8 degree in Business Administration, Materials Management or a Supply Chain related field is preferred and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Nice to have
- Experience in leading and influencing negotiations, project management, troubleshooting and problem-solving analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building.
- Solid computer skills: i.e., SAP, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. Advanced Excel knowledge (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, macros, etc.).
- Knowledge of procurement/planning principles, regulations, theories, and processes.
- Understanding and experience with integrated manufacturing software systems.
- Understanding of industry terminology, processes, workflow, and materials.
- Exposure to supply chain, planning, purchasing, materials, and inventory control environment.
Medtronic Offer a Competitive Salary And Flexible Benefits Package
#IJ
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here
Director, Supply Chain Management, Carlow
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Director Supply Chain Management – Carlow
Are you our next Director of Supply Chain? An opportunity is now available to lead a talented and energetic team to deliver vaccines, biologics and small molecules products to our patients around the world.
Your Core Responsibilities
You will be responsible for Planning & Scheduling, Warehouse management, Material management, Logistics, Weight and Dispense, Supplier management and SAP at the site. This role also has dotted line responsibility for Procurement. You will be a member of the site Leadership Team and play a key role in the development of the strategy and co-ordination of overall site operations.
Additionally
- Set strategy and direction for the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team to ensure ongoing value is added to meet business needs, including the integration of the project Rathgall and supporting new product introductions.
- As a senior leader in the organization, you will be responsible for strategic leadership, building competencies, and developing talent.
- Utilize the above site Supply Chain organization to ensure alignment of Supply Chain activities across the division
- Strong leadership skills with a commitment to ensure a safe, complaint and inclusive culture. Excellent emotional intelligence, decision-making skills, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability are key to success in this role.
Who You Are
You are ready if you have
- Deep understanding of site operations, processes (ideally familiar with the Products), equipment and associated stakeholders (internal and external Customers & Suppliers).
- Knowledge of Material Management Requirements (Direct and Indirect) and Supplier Management.
- In-depth knowledge of SAP and Master Data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate in a diverse organization.
- Bachelors Degree or higher preferred; ideally in a related Business, Science, Engineering or other Technical discipline. A minimum of 10 years post qualification is required
- Carried out similar role ideally within the pharmaceutical industry
Required Skills
Applied Engineering, Applied Engineering, Biopharmaceuticals, Change Management, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Customer-Focused, Driving Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement, Logistics Management, Management Process, Materials Management, Mechatronics, New Product Introduction Process, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, People Leadership, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Production Scheduling, Purchasing Management, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Supplier Management {+ 4 more}
Preferred Skills
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Supply Chain Management Team Lead
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Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for Supply Chain Management Team Lead in the, are you ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level in a dynamic, project-driven environment? to drive excellence across sourcing, project execution, compliance, and team development.
Location: Ireland Remote, with some travel to Dublin
(Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position)
How You'll Make An Impact
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and mentor SCM team members to foster a high-performance culture.
- Promote understanding and implementation of SCM processes aligned with global standards.
- Ensure the team is skilled, motivated, and strategically aligned with project goals.
Tender Sourcing & Project Procurement
- Develop and execute Tender Sourcing Plans (TSP) and Project Procurement Plans (PPP).
- Participate in tender meetings, identify sourcing opportunities, and manage supplier qualifications.
- Lead negotiations and ensure purchase orders align with contract conditions and project timelines.
Performance & Cost Management
- Achieve cost reduction and avoidance targets.
- Maintain sourcing schedules and provide monthly procurement performance reports.
- Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and compliance with health, safety, and ethics standards.
Issue Resolution & Compliance
- Resolve supplier-related issues and manage procurement claims.
- Coordinate with finance on payment processes and ensure adherence to local procedures.
Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor SCM KPIs and supplier performance.
- Conduct regular procurement reviews and support tactical decision-making.
- Identify and share best practices across the organization.
Your Background
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in tailored equipment procurement and complex contract processes.
- Proven expertise in SAP.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal); comfortable working across cultures and countries.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong commercial and legal purchasing knowledge.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a sense of ownership and accountability.
- Structured, team-oriented, and results-driven.
- Analytical thinker with problem-solving capabilities.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 24 days holidays, plus bank holidays
- Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
- Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
- Up to 15% annual bonus scheme
- Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
More About Us
We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Head of Supply Chain Management
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Head of Supply Chain & Operations – Church of Oak
Ireland (Hybrid)
Church of Oak is building an ambitious new Irish luxury venture with global ambition. We are assembling a small, exceptional team to take the business from first launch into international markets.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead the end-to-end supply chain strategy, from production through to customer delivery.
- Build and manage international co-manufacturing, bottling, warehousing, and logistics networks.
- Establish best-in-class demand and supply planning, implementing a fit-for-purpose S&OP process.
- Develop strong partnerships with suppliers, logistics providers, and technical partners.
- Create cost-control frameworks, operational KPIs, and reporting systems to drive efficiency.
- Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performance supply chain and operations team.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
Profile
We are seeking a senior supply chain leader with international experience building networks from scratch. Candidates must be comfortable in a founder-led, high-growth environment and able to pivot between strategic planning and hands-on problem solving.
Supply Chain Management Team Lead
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Location:
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Job ID:
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Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY IRELAND LIMITED
Profession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for Supply Chain Management Team Lead in the, are you ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level in a dynamic, project-driven environment? to drive excellence across sourcing, project execution, compliance, and team development.
Location: Ireland Remote, with some travel to Dublin
(Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position)
How you'll make an impact:
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and mentor SCM team members to foster a high-performance culture.
- Promote understanding and implementation of SCM processes aligned with global standards.
- Ensure the team is skilled, motivated, and strategically aligned with project goals.
Tender Sourcing & Project Procurement
- Develop and execute Tender Sourcing Plans (TSP) and Project Procurement Plans (PPP).
- Participate in tender meetings, identify sourcing opportunities, and manage supplier qualifications.
- Lead negotiations and ensure purchase orders align with contract conditions and project timelines.
Performance & Cost Management
- Achieve cost reduction and avoidance targets.
- Maintain sourcing schedules and provide monthly procurement performance reports.
- Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and compliance with health, safety, and ethics standards.
Issue Resolution & Compliance
- Resolve supplier-related issues and manage procurement claims.
- Coordinate with finance on payment processes and ensure adherence to local procedures.
Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor SCM KPIs and supplier performance.
- Conduct regular procurement reviews and support tactical decision-making.
- Identify and share best practices across the organization.
Your Background:
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in tailored equipment procurement and complex contract processes.
- Proven expertise in SAP.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal); comfortable working across cultures and countries.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong commercial and legal purchasing knowledge.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a sense of ownership and accountability.
- Structured, team-oriented, and results-driven.
- Analytical thinker with problem-solving capabilities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- 24 days holidays, plus bank holidays
- Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
- Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
- Up to 15% annual bonus scheme
- Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
More about us
We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.
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