Description Overview

The Associate Supplier Relationship Manager (Assoc. SRM) position is the primary liaison, for Perrigo and its Direct Material Suppliers or External Manufacturers, for the Infant Formula/Nutrition business. The Associate SRM will collaborate closely with our Suppliers to ensure customer service and quality supply chain standards for their assigned category. A significant part of the Associate SRM position requires day-to-day activities that support material flow to the manufacturing Plants.
Please note: This position is structured as a Hybrid work environment. The successful candidate must live within commuting distance to a Perrigo US Plant.

Scope of the Role

• MRP review and material planning for deliveries to plants including creation of purchase orders, confirmation tracking, and monitoring for timely arrival of materials.
• Perrigo and Supplier contact to facilitate the resolution of quality deviations, rejections, and advisories.
• Responsible for internal and external customer service level requirements, strategic inventory management, understanding supplier downtime, and communication of potential shortages.
• Supports invoice investigation & resolution, coordination of rejected materials, and contractual obligations.
• Participates in and supports process improvements, projects including new product development and alternate sources, and supply chain efficiencies.
• Evaluates existing and new materials for applicable changes and maintains master data systems.
• Provides leadership in routine life-cycle meetings with Procurement and Global Sourcing to discuss projects, Supplier service levels, receipt issues, and quality concerns.
• Generates and maintains monthly supplier scorecards and forecasts.
• Ensures compliance to Global Procurement policies and company procedures.

Experience Required

• Degree required, preferably in business, supply chain, materials management, or closely related field.
• 1- 3 years of Procurement experience in the Pharma, Food, or Medical Device industry preferred.
• Critical thinking skills, sound decision making skills, demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as on a team, and ability to meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment are essential to the position’s success.
• The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of Good Distribution Practices and possess strong PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word); SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to represent Perrigo in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage interruptions, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to successfully meet daily goals.