Global Sourcing Manager - Direct Materials (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredien

at  Perrigo

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, ACO®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.
Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to a blended-branded business to win in self-care.

DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

This role will specifically manage API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) Raw Material Categories. You will be managing a large portfolio with high annual spend for a Global Leading Self-Care company
This will be a 12 Month Contract based in Perrigo’s Dublin Office with some work from home flexibility (up to 2 days per week)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Prior experience managing a category with complex technical requirements
• Knowledge of regulatory processes in US and Europe , especially those involving APIs (ANDAs, Monographs, filings, submissions, Variations)
• Knowledge of FDA & European health authorities’ databases - FDA (DMF, AFR, Orange book, inspections) and EMA (CEP, active product licences), plus generating reports and detailed analysis thereof
• Negotiation & Influencing – Externally for commercial discussions and internally for critical procurement issues
• Proficient SAP ECC skills
• Very proficient in advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint & presentation skills
• Good written communication
• Ability to work under pressure

• Service – Ensure a robust raw material supply chain is in place with identified risk mitigation factors in place.
• Cost Savings – Review and manage category spend and identify opportunities for cost savings without negatively impacting quality or service
• Develop, lead and implement category strategies for each core material group
• Represent Procurement in multifunctional initiatives (including alternate source approval, new product developments and new product launches)
• Contract/Price negotiation and management
• Spend Analysis and Budget management
• Internal stakeholder management (R&D, Supply Chain, Planning, Innovation, Marketing, Sales and Product Pricing team)
• Volume allocation management - frequent review of volume forecasts to ensure awarded/contracted vendor quantities met (different part codes vs Perrigo SAP design today)
• Team Management – Managing one direct report