This role reports to the Global Diagnostics & BioDevices Category Platform Leader and will lead all procurement activities for Raw-Materials & Packaging for the Diagnostics & BioDevices site at Union City, California 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 contribute to developing & executing strategic plans for the Diagnostic platform. Primary accountabilities are: Acts as part of the Site Leadership team and drives Site initiatives to reduce the costs of purchased goods and services. Generating and updating a cost reduction plan and budget for the site by working closely with Site Management and other Category Managers Ensuring the execution of planned and opportunistic cost reduction initiatives to deliver and exceed budget. Ensuring that suppliers provide products and services to the timing and quality standards required Contract creation and governance; supplier relationship lifecycle management Developing and Executing strategic plans for Sub Categories within the overall Global spend Key measures will include all aspects of cost: savings achievement, impact upon budget, material availability and supplier relationship and performance management. Ensures that all Procurement activities are carried out in an ethical manner and in conformance with all Zoetis policies. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Cost improvement Own and be accountable for site budget for direct materials, defining and providing standard costs and Purchase Price Variance delivery Work closely with other Managers within the platform to provide input into category strategies and roll out central agreements which have a beneficial impact on Site costs (Raw-Materials & Packaging) Define and execute sustainable and continuous cost reduction (CIP) projects for the Site, working closely with Site Management and other procurement Managers Prioritize and deliver improvements in Direct Materials cost reduction Responsible for all aspects of Costs including continuity of supply and risk Supply 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 Drive the implementation of effective metrics for Supplier measurement and management Ensure that new suppliers are qualified in compliance with internal Change Control procedures and systems Observe and ensure the compliance to GSS policies and procedures Assure purchasing activities comply with site and government policies. Develop and sustain compliance standards that impact GMP. Assure the appropriate level of interactions and communications with key site stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering/Technology, Finance, etc.) Establish appropriate tools (scorecards, etc.) for communication, monitoring progress of implementation and ongoing compliance Updates and maintains pricing through management of Purchase Information records (PIRs) 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 Participate in supplier quality audits as required. Work with internal key stakeholders (Engineering, Finance, Business Development, Operations, etc.) to develop aligned strategic supply plans while mitigating any risks