Supplier Relationship Manager

Perrigo•Grand Rapids, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) position is responsible for procurement-related activities that provide a continuous flow of materials in the optimum quantity and time frame required. The individual will utilize approved suppliers in consideration of standards for quality, reliability, and urgency of need. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days working onsite and two days working remotely each week.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Responsible for placement and system entry of purchase orders in accordance with MRP
Proactively monitor and resolve potential material shortages and 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 maintain a balance of material availability while optimizing days on hand
Foster an environment that promotes Oral Care’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement through participation
Use purchasing tools to analyze, evaluate supplier performance KPI’s & work with suppliers for improvements as necessary
Supporting cross functional collaboration between related departments at Perrigo for new item launches, conversions, and R&D activities
Primary liaison between Perrigo and our 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