Senior Specialist, Procurement
About The Position
The Sr. Specialist, Marketing Procurement is responsible for supporting strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract management, and stakeholder engagement activities across Marketing Services categories within our Animal Health division. Key categories include, but are not limited to, Advertising, Media (Traditional and Digital), Market Research, Public Relations, Branding, Creative and Design Services, Communications, Print, and Events. This position is based in Rahway, New Jersey, and reports to the Global Indirect Procurement Director within the Global Supplier Management (GSM) organization. The role serves as a strategic business partner to Marketing, Sales, Communications, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders, supporting the delivery of procurement strategies and supplier solutions that drive business value and operational excellence. The Sr. Specialist will leverage the Sourcing Management Process (SMP) to identify value creation opportunities, support category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and execute sourcing initiatives while ensuring compliance with company policies, procurement standards, and business objectives. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to enhance supplier performance, manage contractual and commercial risk, deliver cost efficiencies, and support continuous improvement initiatives across Marketing Services categories.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, marketing services, or a related business function.
- Experience supporting sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities.
- Knowledge of Marketing Services categories such as Advertising, Media, Creative Services, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Events, Communications, or related services.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Valid Driving License: Yes
Nice To Haves
- MBA or other advanced degree.
- Experience in the Animal Health, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Products, or related industries.
- Understanding of procurement category management processes and strategic sourcing methodologies.
- Experience supporting regional or global procurement initiatives.
- Familiarity with supplier performance management and procurement analytics tools.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for Marketing Services categories.
- Conduct supplier, industry, and market analysis to identify opportunities for value creation, innovation, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.
- Lead and support competitive sourcing events, including Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and supplier evaluations.
- Analyze spending trends and market intelligence to support informed sourcing decisions.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Support supplier performance management programs through the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve supplier performance, service quality, innovation, and operational efficiency.
- Participate in supplier business reviews and performance discussions.
- Support the development, review, negotiation, execution, and management of supplier agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), and related contractual documents.
- Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to ensure contracts align with business requirements and company policies.
- Monitor contract compliance and support contract renewal activities.
- Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Communications, Finance, Legal, and other functional teams to understand business objectives and procurement needs.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by providing procurement expertise and market insights.
- Support alignment between business priorities and procurement strategies.
- Identify and support mitigation of supplier, contractual, operational, and commercial risks.
- Ensure sourcing and supplier management activities comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Support supplier due diligence and risk assessment activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes, supplier performance, and overall procurement effectiveness.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing, best-practice development, and continuous improvement initiatives within the GSM organization.
- Support cross-functional projects and procurement initiatives as needed.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
