Site Procurement Lead

Zoetis•Buellton, CA

1d•$99,000 - $151,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role reports to the Dx + Pharma Procurement Leader and will lead all procurement activities (Raw Materials, Packaging, Indirect & Capital) for the Platinum Performance site to ensure uninterrupted supply of quality materials and services in the most cost-effective manner. In addition to the site procurement responsibilities, this role will take a lead in developing & executing strategic (alternate) sourcing plans for raw material subcategories. The Procurement Leader acts as part of the Site Leadership team and drives site initiatives to reduce the costs of purchased goods and services while maintaining quality standards. Incumbent ensures that all Procurement activities are carried out in an ethical manner and in compliance with all Zoetis policies.

Requirements

BS with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in animal health nutrition industry.
A good understanding of guidelines set by National Animal Supplement Council (NASC), and the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)
A good understanding of the Manufacturing environment / experience of working closely with and in Manufacturing sites
Relevant procurement experience i.e. experiences of supplier identification, selection, qualification, relationship building/management and achieving measurable business benefits.
Strong contract/price negotiation skills
Project management skills and results oriented. Ability to get things done by working with/through others. Self-motivated.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Numerate, used to working in Excel, with an analytical skillset capable of both identifying and quantifying cost savings
Able to communicate in English Oral/Written

Nice To Haves

Understanding of equine and companion animal health needs, ingredients, formulations, how they work together and their effect on body systems preferred.
Research and Development experience in food or nutraceutical industry a plus
Fishbowl, SAP, TraceGains and/or Ariba Procurement system experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensuring that suppliers provide products and services to the timing and quality standards required.
Ensuring supplier documentation (FSMA, Quality, GMP) is kept current working through TraceGains Supplier Management software.
Generating and updating a cost reduction plan and budget for the site by working closely with Category Managers and Site Management
Ensuring the execution of planned and opportunistic cost reduction initiatives to deliver and exceed budget.
Continuously exploring sourcing opportunities that aim to improve the performance of current and future Platinum Performance products, by closely collaborating with vendors and Platinum R&D teams.
Own and be accountable for site budget for direct materials, defining and providing standard costs and Purchase Price Variance delivery
Work closely with Category Managers to provide input into category strategies and roll out central agreements which have a beneficial impact on Site costs (Raw Materials and Indirects)
Define and execute sustainable and continuous cost reduction (CIP) projects for the Site, working closely with Site Management and Category Managers
Prioritize and deliver improved cost of externally sourced materials
Responsible for all aspects of sourcing, including continuity of supply and management of risk
Monitor supplier performance and ensure that acute and chronic supplier performance issues are addressed to avoid disruption to manufacturing or supply
Support resolution of major quality issues arising with a supplier on the delivery of their goods, or related to unacceptable findings resulting from a quality audit
Ensure that new suppliers are qualified in compliance with internal Quality/Change Control procedures and systems
Observe and ensure the compliance to Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) policies and procedures
Insure purchasing activities comply with site and government policies. Develop and sustain compliance standards that impact product quality.
Assure the appropriate level of interactions and communications with key site stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, GMT, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering/Technology, R&D, Finance, etc.)
Establish appropriate tools (scorecards, etc) for communication, monitoring progress of implementation and ongoing compliance
Updates and maintains supplier information in corporate change management system in accordance with regulatory standards
Interpret, oversee and assure the implementation of corporate global policies, site and business specific guidelines and manufacturing SOPs within the site Procurement function