Description Overview
In this role you will report into the Associate Director CSCI External finished Good and will be the primary commercial liaison between Perrigo and the Category supply base. The Global Procurement goal is to provide Best‑In‑Class (Quality/Cost/Service) global sourcing for all procured materials. This position is responsible for the delivery of Category Sourcing strategy, product and commercial service in contract manufacturing partners, supporting our consumer branded and healthcare business in Europe. The successful candidate will be able to appraise and improve our sourcing activities by analyzing the company's spending, supplier partnerships and new possibilities.
Scope of the Role
Manage an external contract manufacturing supply portfolio
Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies
Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure
Engage with the business to understand their requirements and source vendors pre‑emptively
Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers
Perform cost and scenario analysis, benchmarking and tendering
Estimate risks and apply risk‑minimizing techniques
Understand how to negotiate, write, and execute a contract
Ability to create and maintain tools across Excel, Power BI and present on Power Point
Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency
Cooperate with internal stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes
Discover and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers
Determine quantity and timing of deliveries and monitor forecasts
Drive a “culture of quality” with in‑scope suppliers
Experience Required
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years proven work experience as a sourcing or procurement manager in the pharmaceutical industry
Ability to work across all functions and levels of an organization, including in a global, culturally diverse environment
Superior negotiating skills at executive management level
Proven project management skills and demonstrable process implementation ability
Leadership skills with an ability to influence without authority
Experience working with Contract Manufacturing or OEM
Familiarity with regulatory requirements associated with pharmaceutical products
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management in SAP/Ariba or similar
Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement
Strong project management and leadership skills
Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships
Attention to detail, comfortable with figures and with collecting, analysing and interpreting data
BA/BS degree
CIPS qualification is desirable but not essential
Supply chain experience desirable
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.
Hybrid Working Approach
We value both in‑office collaboration and remote flexibility. Many roles allow you to work two days a week from home, providing a balanced work environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.
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