About this role
Position Summary Our innovative approach, high-quality standards, and international collaboration make us a trusted partner across healthcare and life sciences. Do you want your work to make a real difference? As a Senior Sourcing Specialist (m/f/d), you will play a key role in developing and executing global sourcing strategies, ensuring supply chain continuity, optimizing total cost of ownership, and driving supplier performance and innovation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support business growth and new product development. If you enjoy making things happen and setting new standards together, we look forward to meeting you!
Duties
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships through KPIs and performance reviews • Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the supplier base • Develop dual/multiple sourcing strategies to mitigate risks • Lead RFI/RFP processes and conduct contract negotiations
• Secure supplier agreements in line with regulatory and legal requirements
• Support supplier audits and ensure compliance
• Partner with Procurement, Quality, Operations, and Product Management
• Support new product development by integrating supplier capabilities
• Align sourcing strategies with business and manufacturing needs
• Identify and manage supplier risks (market, financial, geopolitical)
• Analyze market trends and supplier data to inform sourcing strategies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain
Duties - cont'd
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred) • Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain or procurement • At least 5 years in strategic sourcing or category management • Experience in regulated industries, ideally medical devices • Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract management skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities • Experience working in global, matrix organizations • Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and MS Office • Fluent in English • Willingness to travel internationally (~35%)
Required Experience
• A strategic role in a globally operating company • International projects and cross-functional collaboration • Structured environment with clear processes and high standards • Opportunities for professional and personal development • Competitive compensation and benefits Why Join STERIS? At STERIS, you will be part of a purpose-driven organization where your work contributes to improving health and safety worldwide. We offer a supportive environment with clear structures, international exposure, and opportunities to grow. Apply now via our careers page at STERIS Careers | Work in Healthcare & Life Sciences – ideally including your CV, your earliest possible start date, and your salary expectations. Shape your future with STERIS!
Education Degree
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com. STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.