Associate Supplier Relationship Manager

Location: 

Eau Claire, WI, US, 54703

 

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 win in self-care.

 

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. Applicants must live within commuting distance to our Eau Claire, WI 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. 

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 Total Rewards at Perrigo. 

 

Hybrid Working Approach
We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

 

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

 

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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.  #weareperrigo


Nearest Major Market: Eau Claire