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Site Procurement LeadZoetis, Inc • Union City, California, United States
Site Procurement Lead

Site Procurement Lead

Zoetis, Inc • Union City, California, United States
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 requiredWork with internal key stakeholders (Engineering, Finance, Business Development, Operations, etc.) to develop aligned strategic supply plans while mitigating any risks
  • ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

  • Directly reports to the Platform Procurement Leader.
  • Mentor procurement professionals within the organization
  • Strong working relationship with the Site leader, Leadership team at Union City, Procurement Managers, Orderers, Finance, Quality, EHS, GTS and all functions that affect the supply base.
  • RESOURCES MANAGED

    Supply Base & Financial Accountability

  • Accountable for delivering cost reduction initiatives for site spend of $40 million
  • Overall accountability for ensuring supply and the service performance of the site's suppliers
  • Works closely with Site Management teams and Managers to generate cost improvement plans for the annual budget and to rectify any budget shortfall.
  • EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • BA / BS with at least 5 to 7 years of experience within procurement, supply chain or other relevant field
  • A good understanding of the Manufacturing environment / experience of working closely within Manufacturing sites
  • An understanding of GMP and the Quality standards required in a Diagnostics & BioDevices / Pharmaceuticals business
  • Experience of delivering projects by influencing and motivating peers.
  • Experience of SAP or alternative relevant ERP system strongly preferred
  • First hand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology required
  • Technical knowledge and expertise preferred - injection molding, chemistry, diagnostics, etc
  • Nationally recognized professional certification preferred (e.g. Certified Purchasing Manager)
  • Negotiations - At least 5 years' experience of negotiating with suppliers
  • Contract management - Experience of managing supplier performance and compliance with contracts
  • Contract execution - Experience of developing beneficial and robust contracts with suppliers
  • Stakeholder management - Team player which communicates effectively with stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply at the correct quality and OTIF levels
  • Diagnostics / Medical Device experience - Experience in diagnostics or medical devices procurement / manufacturing
  • SAP - Experience of SAP or other relevant ERP system
  • TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS :

  • Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude
  • Relevant procurement experience i.e. experience of supplier management and achieving measurable benefits.
  • Some project management skills and results oriented. Ability to get things done by working with / through others
  • Strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Numerate, used to working in Excel, with an analytical skillset capable of both identifying and quantifying cost savings
  • SAP and / or Ariba Procurement system experience
  • PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

  • Occasional Travel to suppliers, industry events and other sites
  • Role is onsite based in Union City, California
  • Able to communicate and English Oral / Written

    The US base salary range for this full-time position is $96,000 - $148,000. Our salary ranges are

    determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range

    for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional

    factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

    This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation. This position is also eligible for long-term incentives.

    In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional

    and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families includinghealthcare and insurance benefits beginning

    on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

    Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.

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    Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

    Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved / engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

    Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following : (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com / careers site, or (2) via email to / from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and / or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

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