Supplier Relationship Manager

About the Role

Perrigo is driven by our mission to make lives better through trusted health and wellness solutions, accessible to all. As 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, we are the people behind brands like Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, and NiQuitin®. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

This Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) position is responsible for procurement-related activities ensuring a continuous flow of materials in the optimum quantity and time frame required. The role follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days onsite and two days remote each week.

Responsibilities

• Place and enter purchase orders in accordance with MRP.
• Proactively monitor and resolve potential material shortages; track, expedite, and micro-manage critical orders.
• Maintain purchasing databases to ensure integrity of inputs such as lead times, MOQ, and safety stock.
• Manage inventory levels of assigned commodities to balance material availability while optimizing days on hand.
• Foster an environment that promotes Oral Care’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement.
• Use purchasing tools to analyze and evaluate supplier performance KPIs; work with suppliers for improvements as necessary.
• Support cross-functional collaboration between related departments for new item launches, conversions, and R&D activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Perrigo and suppliers for projects, inventory, and quality concerns.
• Work with suppliers on rejected material and claims resulting from purchase order changes or termination.
• Support effective implementation of all GMP requirements and understand how it affects materials and processes.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing/procurement/material planning or equivalent role.
• CPIM/CPM/APICS certification, Lean Six Sigma knowledge, and SAP/ERP system experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• Ability to work independently, with strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to support you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. Perrigo is proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024."