Sourcing Manager EMEA

Your work days are brighter here.At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.About the TeamWe are the team of sourcing professionals responsible for indirect sourcing across EMEA and APJ.About the RoleWorkday is looking for a Global Sourcing Manager in Dublin.  This person will be responsible to develop and manage global category strategies and understand the business/company requirements to maximise value and partner with business stakeholders. The focus of this role is on Indirect Sourcing categories for EMEA region. This also includes executing the end-to-end Sourcing process of creating and managing category strategies, spend and market analysis, running RFx’s, negotiating contracts and pricing, and supplier management. He/she should have deep sourcing and vendor management experience within the category space, be able to operate at ALL levels of the organisation and move seamlessly from tactical to strategic.  Additionally, this person must have a keen eye for detail, be able to provide insights based on market conditions and trends, investigate innovative methods optimise value from goods and service providers, improve the decision-making process, and increase the flow of information.About YouBasic Qualifications5+ years of experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply ChainOther Qualifications Demonstrated sourcing experience leading RFx’s, conducting supplier management and managing a sourcing category with a focus on Indirect Sourcing categoriesFamiliarity with standard procurement concepts, practices, and proceduresLeader with strong organisational and interpersonal skillsPossess a positive attitude, excellent communication and analytical skillsDemonstration of critical thinking, ability to question the output of a financial model and consider options for improvementProactive, result oriented, with a can-do attitude in meeting critical deadlinesUndergraduate Degree in Supply Chain or Business; Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!