Sourcing Manager Permanent Contract Location: Belfast 4 Days Per Week On-Site in Office. Provide leadership of strategic sourcing activities for the Belfast manufacturing site. Obtain the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Responsibility for leading cross-functional efforts to develop and implement strategic commodity plans that include cost reduction initiatives, new product development, supply base and optimization and rationalization, quality improvement, risk assessment, and contract negotiation, and may include responsibility for cross-divisional, group-wide, and/or global strategies and initiatives. This role is a core member of the site leadership team. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Lead a team of sourcingmanager(s)to drive supplier strategy toward aggressive cost improvement and performance targets. Influence the organization atthe siteand globallevels to support the commodity and/or CM strategy and make sound decisions on supplier strategy and business development direction Top leader and escalation path for senior executives within supplier relationships forBelfastsupply base Lead sourcing analysis and selection process and perform cost analyses and make vs buy analyses asrequired Negotiate,establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements Develop strong partnership relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses Partner with Global Sourcing, Quality, Business Development, and Supply Planning leadership to implement consistent global sourcing strategy and processes. Identifysupply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans including market assessments, supplier's financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc. Ensure cost standards areestablishedforannualoperatingbudgets Organize and lead scorecard review meetings and/or business reviews Manage and develop continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, and service, as well as cost Management responsibilities include setting structure for the sourcing organization, identifyingappropriate talent, developing job descriptions,objectives, Key Performance Indicators, and performance goals. Buildsrelationships within Operations by becoming a value-added andsought-afterresource Buildsrelationships acrossGlobalSourcingteams Other duties as assigned What you will need: Bachelors degree (Supply Chain Mgt, Engineering, Finance)or Equivalent 8+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development Experience developing, negotiating, and implementing commercial contracts Experience managing commodities and/or strategic sourcing teams in a manufacturing environment. Proven ability to lead and influence senior leaders Financial analysis and negotiation skillsrequired. Strategic analysis skillsrequired. Strong understanding of procurement strategy and commodity management in a manufacturing environment. International sourcing and supplier management experience Experienceoperatingin a highly regulated industry.Medical Device industry sourcing and supplier management experience preferred. Working knowledge of ISO13485 standards and requirements. Skills: Sourcing Negotiation Supplier Management Benefits: Pension Healthcare Annual Bonus