Job Description
Morgan McKinley has partnered with a leading multinational pharmaceutical company to recruit a Supplier Relationship Manager, a permanent role based in West Dublin with hybrid working options.
This role offers huge potential for career progression as you join a company that has gone through an exciting phase of growth. As a Supplier Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for developing key supplier relationships on a global scale while successfully leading price and contract negotiations and ensuring a secure supply base for products.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Manage key relationships with Contract Manufacturers (CMOs) to secure and improve the supply base for all product categories.
* Implement long-term supplier strategies for a portfolio of suppliers.
* Manage annual pricing reviews, complete supplier reviews, source new suppliers, and get involved in ongoing mergers and acquisitions.
* Lead contract and price negotiations to achieve the best price and value.
* Provide key support on Strategic Sourcing and Category Management.
* Serve as the point of contact with third-party suppliers to ensure a secure supply base for all products and services is created and continually improved.
* Monitor suppliers to review ongoing performance, improvement plans, and future initiatives.
* Ensure Supply Chain Management by monitoring supplier performance in an open and effective manner using appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Key Requirements
* 6+ years of supply chain/procurement experience in the pharmaceutical industry are essential.
* Prior experience dealing with and managing multinational Contract/Third-Party Manufacturers is essential.
* Excellent communication skills, dealing with a broad range of groups at all levels of the organization.
* A Professional Qualification (MCIPS, MILT, or similar) is beneficial.
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