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Sourcing Manager

Looking for a Global Sourcing role with a mission that matters? My clients’ Global Sourcing Team is looking for a highly talented and skilled sourcing expert who is driven by a mission of making healthcare better. As a Sourcing Manager you will support New Product Introductions, Manufacturing Transfers, Global Strategy Development, Mergers & Acquisitions and Supplier Business Reviews. You will also develop and implement global sourcing strategies that impact multiple manufacturing facilities. You will lead in the development and implem...

Location: Cork,
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Category Manager - API

An experienced Procurement professional is required to manage the API Category for a leading global pharmaceutical organisation. Based in Dublin you will manage the development, implementation and alignment of global API sourcing strategies. Responsibilities; Work closely with API suppliers on of supplier performance reviews and cost savings strategies. Management of forecasted Vs actual cost savings on a regional level. Work with key internal stakeholders on the proposal, development and implementation of alternate source programs. Work very closely with int...

Location: Dublin,
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Commodity Manager

A Commodity Manager is required to join a leading global business based in the Midlands. This is an opportunity to join a market leader that is dedicated to developing and manufacturing innovative products that improve the lives of its customers. As a key member of the Global Sourcing team you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans for the ongoing supply management of a commodity at the lowest total cost and greatest overall value. Partnering with suppliers you will establish and maintain a supply base that can deliver the right material, to the right...

Location: Westmeath,
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Purchasing Manager Career Profile

Purchasing Manager


A typical Purchasing/Procurement Manager will have management responsibilities of a team and such a role will look to take full ownership of the assigned categories in which you and your team will engage and influence key stakeholders to help make significant cost savings. The Purchasing Manager will provide procurement and commercial advice to the organisation for the best practice procurement strategies to help deliver savings for the organisation.

Typical Key Skills for a Purchasing Manager would include


  • Experience of Managing people
  • Significant experience of managing at all levels of the organisation
  • Ability to develop, maintain and share demonstrable subject matter expertise
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Project management skills
  • Significant key achievements around the delivery of agreed savings targets
  • Proven track record in delivering end to end procurement process's
  • Flexible in their approach and possess the ability to manage change effectively
  • Able to build effective relationships at all levels
  • Manage and resolve conflict
  • Educated to MBA / Degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience
  • Good level of IT literacy and proficiency using Purchase to Pay systems