David Nicholls

Global Sourcing Manager @Perrigo Company plc

County Dublin, IE

Responsible for a substantial purchasing budget, I am trusted to spearhead strategic initiatives to optimise the sourcing function for oral solid dose products. In this multifaceted role, I oversee critical aspects such as Quality, Costs, Service, Innovation, Manufacture, and Risk management, ensuring alignment with Perrigo\'s overarching goals and objectives.One of my key achievements has been the enhancement of service levels within the Animal Health category, where I successfully improved stock availability from 86% to 94% within a span of 12 months.I have led the development and implementation of a comprehensive 5-year worldwide purchasing and supply chain strategy. This strategy incorporates innovative approaches such as low-cost country sourcing to secure partnerships with major retail giants including Walgreens, Target, and CVS. By capitalising on emerging market opportunities and forging strategic alliances, I have positioned Perrigo for sustained growth and competitiveness in the dynamic healthcare landscape.I have been instrumental in driving sustainability initiatives within the sourcing function. By spearheading efforts to reduce packaging waste, I successfully eliminated 150lbs of unnecessary packaging, resulting in tangible cost savings while advancing Perrigo\'s commitment to environmental stewardship.A cornerstone of my approach to sourcing management is the implementation of \"should cost\" analysis methodologies. Benchmarking supplier costings and negotiating from a position of informed insight, I have achieved significant cost reductions while upholding the highest standards of transparency and integrity.Another highlight of my tenure as Global Sourcing Manager has been the facilitation of tech transfers on multiple occasions. By orchestrating seamless transitions in manufacturing processes and optimising supplier relationships, I have realised substantial cost savings while maintaining product quality and reliability.