Commodity Manager

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Commodity Manager - External Manufacturing

We are seeking a Commodity Manager - External Manufacturing to join our global procurement team, supporting the development and manufacture of world-class laboratory diagnostic instruments used by healthcare providers around the globe.

In this highly visible role, you will lead the strategic management of Siemens Healthineers' external manufacturing partner network, which plays a critical role in supporting operations across Ireland and the UK.

Working closely with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Operations, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies, drive supplier performance and productivity, support new product introductions and manufacturing transfers, and ensure a resilient, competitive, and sustainable external manufacturing footprint aligned with business, quality, and continuity objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to influence global supplier and manufacturing strategy, lead cross-functional initiatives, negotiate complex commercial agreements, and manage key supplier relationships across a diverse external manufacturing portfolio.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering supply continuity, cost competitiveness, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for Siemens Healthineers.

Whether you are an experienced Commodity Manager, External Manufacturing Manager, or a high-performing Strategic Sourcing professional looking to expand your ownership and strategic impact, this role provides an excellent platform to further develop your career within Siemens Healthineers' global procurement organisation.

Why Join Siemens Healthineers?


* Own strategic supplier relationships supporting life-saving diagnostic technologies.


* Drive sourcing and supplier strategies across complex supply chains.


* Collaborate with global teams across USA, EU and APAC and the wider Siemens Healthineers network.


* Influence new product introductions and supplier innovation initiatives.


* Gain exposure to senior stakeholders, international suppliers and strategic business projects.


* Build a long-term career within a global healthcare technology leader.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

•Develop and execute sourcing strategies for strategic commodities supporting our diagnostics manufacturing operations.

•Manage supplier relationships across quality, delivery, capacity, sustainability and cost competitiveness.

•Lead commercial negotiations and productivity initiatives to support business objectives.

•Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure continuity of supply and support new product introductions.

•Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and implement supplier development plans where required.

•Drive supplier capability, capacity and performance improvements through structured engagement.

•Support global commodity initiatives including demand p...