Cochlear's Mission
Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, we are dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound, and to innovate and connect people with future technologies.
Job Overview
We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to provide procurement and commercial support across all phases of product development and projects as part of the Global Procurement Team. The role is permanent, full‐time, based in our global headquarters at Macquarie University, and offers adaptable working options.
Key Responsibilities
Provision and execution of strategic sourcing processes during product development, including needs assessments, ReUSE Make Buy Assessments (RUMBA), supplier selection, RFx, quotation, risk management, contract negotiations and supplier development readiness.
Act as the interface with new and existing suppliers to support and create value for new product development or projects.
Support procurement during product development, handover and launch, including project order placement, supplier capability and production readiness, supplier performance management, order and stock management, forecasting and contract execution.
Develop, execute, communicate and periodically review category strategies that support Cochlear's strategic initiatives or outcomes.
Influence internal stakeholders and customers to adopt and comply with strategic sourcing and procurement management policies, processes and systems.




Demonstrate a customer‐service mindset within Global Procurement to enhance engagement, adoption and adherence to procurement policies, processes and systems.
About You
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (business, management, legal, commercial, mechanical or electrical engineering).
Experience in procurement, including project, service delivery, technology or supplier management.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong rapport with stakeholders and management at all levels.
Astute in managing suppliers, with proven ability to assess supplier capability and commercial proposals.
Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in supplier management.
Sound understanding of supplier contracts and initiative to seek timely advice on technical and operational perspectives from internal and external sources to secure the most favourable commercial outcomes.
Key Benefits
Direct involvement with various internal stakeholders globally.
Working with a global market leader in a growth market.
Great career progression opportunities.
On‐site undercover parking.
Flexible working policy.
Annual leave.
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Equal Opportunity
At Cochlear, we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential.
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📌 Strategic Sourcing Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Cochlear
📍 New South Wales