Sourcing Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Dublin Pike

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

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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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