Sourcing Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Perrigo is seeking a Sourcing Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract to join their team in Dublin, Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing external contract manufacturing supply portfolios, generating and implementing sourcing and category management strategies, and analyzing costs of procurement. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a sourcing manager or procurement manager in the pharma industry, a certified purchasing manager (CPM) certification, and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.

Requirements

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or equivalent experience
• A minimum 5 years proven work experience as a sourcing manager or procurement manager in the pharma industry, in the past five years
• 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
• Proficient in Excel, PowerBI 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 in collecting, analysing and interpreting data
• BA/BS degree
• CIPS qualification is desirable but not essential
• Supply chain experience desirable

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Total Rewards program
• Hybrid working approach (2 days remote)
• Opportunities for career development