<h1 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="1:1-1:77;0-76">Principal Global Sourcing Specialist | Galway (Hybrid) | 12-Month Contract</h1>
Are you an experienced Sourcing or Procurement professional ready for your next senior-level challenge?
We are recruiting on behalf of a global leader in the regulated manufacturing sector for a Principal Global Sourcing Specialist to join their team in Galway on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact, senior sourcing role within a world-class organisation known for its strong culture, career development opportunities, and excellent benefits.
<h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="9:1-9:12;622-633">The Role</h2>
Supporting a critical Metals category, you will take ownership of supplier escalations, commercial negotiations, supply continuity and risk mitigation, and cost reduction initiatives, all while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders across the business. This role suits someone who can hit the ground running and operate independently in a fast-paced, global sourcing environment.
What you'll be doing:
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="14:1-14:62;1059-1120">Managing supplier escalations and driving timely resolution</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="15:1-15:72;1121-1192">Leading commercial and contract negotiations with strategic suppliers</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="16:1-16:58;1193-1250">Owning supply continuity and risk mitigation activities</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="17:1-17:59;1251-1309">Driving cost reduction and value improvement initiatives</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="18:1-18:70;1310-1379">Supporting key projects and cross-functional stakeholder engagement</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="19:1-19:78;1380-1457">Managing strategic supplier relationships and gathering market intelligence</li>
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<h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="21:1-21:13;1459-1471">About You</h2>
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="23:1-23:116;1473-1588">10+ years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, ideally in a regulated manufacturing environment</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="24:1-24:50;1589-1638">Strong strategic supplier management background</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="25:1-25:48;1639-1686">Commercial and contract negotiation expertise</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="26:1-26:58;1687-1744">Proven supply continuity and risk management experience</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="27:1-27:60;1745-1804">Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="28:1-28:56;1805-1860">Experience managing strategic supplier spend of $50M+</li>
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<h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="30:1-30:19;1862-1880">What's On Offer</h2>
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="32:1-32:28;1882-1909">Salary: &#128;85,000 - &#128;90,000</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="33:1-33:24;1910-1933">Car Allowance: &#128;8,000</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="34:1-34:13;1934-1946">Bonus: 15%</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="35:1-35:14;1947-1960">Pension: 8%</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="36:1-36:27;1961-1987">Healthcare: Family cover</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="37:1-37:32;1988-2019">Hybrid working (Galway based)</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="38:1-38:50;2020-2069">12-month contract with a global industry leader</li>
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Interested? Apply now or contact Dee Curley for a confidential discussion. 📞 086 790 2191 | ✉️ <a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="mailto:dee@hero.ie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dee@hero.ie</a>

Principal Global Sourcing Specialist 

<h2 data-section-id="1u6xx6u" data-start="134" data-end="165">Planning Manager &ndash; Sligo</h2>We are currently seeking a Planning Manager to join a manufacturing site in Sligo. This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating end-to-end supply chain planning processes, ensuring efficient production scheduling, inventory management, and material availability to support manufacturing operations.The successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical, technical, and stakeholder management skills, capable of driving integration, risk management, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.<hr data-start="747" data-end="750"><h3 data-section-id="165gfiz" data-start="752" data-end="780">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="781" data-end="1681"><li data-section-id="ypmlei" data-start="781" data-end="884">Lead the monthly Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) and Long-Range Planning (LRP) processes</li><li data-section-id="1jz55n4" data-start="885" data-end="984">Develop and manage detailed production schedules aligned with demand and manufacturing capacity</li><li data-section-id="73xtxl" data-start="985" data-end="1078">Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners</li><li data-section-id="1uud5cj" data-start="1079" data-end="1163">Monitor and manage inventory levels to balance availability with cost efficiency</li><li data-section-id="1780b7m" data-start="1164" data-end="1237">Develop and analyse supply chain scenarios to support decision-making</li><li data-section-id="fb49h0" data-start="1238" data-end="1300">Lead capacity planning and inventory management activities</li><li data-section-id="z1eyfe" data-start="1301" data-end="1431">Support core planning functions, including Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP)</li><li data-section-id="1ui8hu7" data-start="1432" data-end="1510">Track, analyse, and report on planning and operational performance metrics</li><li data-section-id="14qwc3k" data-start="1511" data-end="1610">Contribute to network-wide supply chain initiatives to enhance integration and service delivery</li><li data-section-id="m9r101" data-start="1611" data-end="1681">Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes</li></ul><hr data-start="1683" data-end="1686"><h3 data-section-id="eu7ne2" data-start="1688" data-end="1708">Requirements</h3><ul data-start="1709" data-end="2272"><li data-section-id="1fdkkng" data-start="1709" data-end="1776">Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a technical or business-related discipline</li><li data-section-id="1j7da5z" data-start="1777" data-end="1867">Minimum of 6 years&rsquo; experience in a manufacturing or supply chain planning environment</li><li data-section-id="h37b2o" data-start="1868" data-end="1926">Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)</li><li data-section-id="5q4ape" data-start="1927" data-end="1990">Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration capabilities</li><li data-section-id="10bv3zt" data-start="1991" data-end="2043">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li data-section-id="xxjjj0" data-start="2044" data-end="2095">Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li></ul><hr data-start="2274" data-end="2277"><h3 data-section-id="o20c5v" data-start="2279" data-end="2309">Additional Information</h3><ul data-start="2310" data-end="2477"><li data-section-id="15oayi4" data-start="2310" data-end="2343">Competitive package available</li><li data-section-id="181meor" data-start="2344" data-end="2415">Opportunity to work in a high-performing, collaborative environment</li><li data-section-id="1tgggu0" data-start="2416" data-end="2477">Career progression within a dynamic manufacturing setting</li></ul>For further information on this&nbsp;role please contact Regina Carroll on +353 86 0100 903 or email <a href="mailto:jobs@hero.ie">jobs@hero.ie </a> Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website &ndash; https://www.hero.ie/.Please Note: Under its obligation under the Data Protection legislation, HERO Recruitment will not forward your details to any company without your prior approval.Data can only be transferred outside of the EEA based on standards contractual clauses, to a country for whom an adequacy decision has been given by the European Commission or where the express permission of the data subject has been given. You have supplied us with your personal data in the process of applying for a position. Our client company may have personnel outside of the EEA who will review your data. We will apply the appropriate criteria in respect of the data transfer depending on the location

Planning Manager

<p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Supply Chain Manager&nbsp; -&nbsp; Galway
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Our client is a developer of minimally invasive medical devices and is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join their team. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this is a key Leadership role responsible for the end-to-end management of materials across supply chain, from supplier receipt through production issuance and Delivery of Finished goods. You will ensure materials availability, inventory integrity, and supply continuity in a regulated medical device environment.&nbsp;
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">In this role you will:&nbsp;
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Inventory &amp; Warehouse Management
<ul>
<li>Manage and maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials and components to support uninterrupted production schedules.</li>
<li>Develop and oversee the receipt, storage, and issuance of all materials, ensuring correct labelling, segregation, and storage conditions are always maintained.</li>
<li>Manage stock levels across internal and external storage locations.</li>
<li>Monitor reorder quantities, shelf life, and expiry dates to prevent stock-outs or obsolescence.</li>
</ul>
Planning &amp; Operations
<ul>
<li>Interact with demand plan to schedule production activities with Operations team</li>
<li>Coordinate closely with Production Planning and Scheduling to align materials availability with production demand. Align materials availability with production demand by coordinating planning and scheduling end-to-end activities.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Quality Assurance on receiving inspection planning and scheduling to ensure compliant and timely material release.</li>
<li>Issue and manage purchase orders for materials and components in accordance with approved supplier agreements.</li>
<li>Lead the implementation and management of the ERP system, ensuring accuracy of supply chain master data and leveraging analytics to drive informed decision-making.</li>
<li>Participate in S&amp;OP process with commercial team and other stakeholders, ensuring level loaded production planning.</li>
<li>Ensure critical KPI&rsquo;s such as OTIF &amp; Supplier performance are achieved and exceeded.</li>
</ul>
Supplier Management
<ul>
<li>Manage relationships with designated suppliers, acting as the primary point of contact for day-to-day materials supply.</li>
<li>Responsible for Supplier development, pricing and service level agreements.</li>
<li>Monitor and report on supplier delivery performance, escalating issues promptly and drive resolution.</li>
<li>Lead planning and forecasting activities with suppliers to ensure supply continuity and demand alignment.</li>
<li>In partnership with quality, manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), facilitating root cause analysis and timely closure.</li>
<li>Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks.</li>
</ul>
People Management
<ul>
<li>Directly manage and develop the supply chain team as it scales its operations, providing clear direction, support, and performance oversight.</li>
<li>Build the necessary relationships with key stakeholders such as Customers, Commercial teams and Operations teams.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<strong style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Ideally you will have:&nbsp;
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<li>Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Science or a related discipline.</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years' experience in a materials, supply chain, or inventory management role, with at least 2 years at supervisory or management level.</li>
<li>Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; medical device or pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems and SIOP processes.</li>
<li>Familiarity with ISO 13485 or other relevant quality management systems is a distinct advantage.</li>
</ul>
Skills &amp; Competencies that would be an advantage:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.</li>
<li>Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands.</li>
<li>Uses a Continuous Improvement mindset to drive supply chain excellence.</li>
<li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in a GMP/regulated environment.</li>
<li>Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working with minimal supervision.</li>
</ul>
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Benefits:
<ul style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">
<li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li>
</ul>
<span style="color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">To discuss this and other roles call&nbsp;Regina Carroll at 086 0100903&nbsp;or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:engineering@hero.ie">jobs@hero.ie</a><br style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hero.ie/">https://www.hero.ie/</a><br style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span style="color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please Note: Under its obligation under the Data Protection legislation, HERO Recruitment will not forward your details to any company without your prior approval. Data can only be transferred outside of the EEA on the basis of standards contractual clauses, to a country for whom an adequacy decision has been given by the European Commission or where the express permission of the data subject has been given. You have supplied us with your personal data in the process of applying for a position. Our client company may have personnel outside of the EEA who will review you data. We will apply the appropriate criteria in respect of the data transfer depending on the location of those personnel.

Supply Chain Manager 

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Principal Global Sourcing Specialist

Recruitment Consultant