Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Contract Duration + months

Position Summary :

• The Contract Procurement Specialist will be pivotal in supporting direct material sourcing projects related to Raw Materials or Packaging.
• Responsibilities will encompass leading or supporting projects to achieve the financial goals of the department, maintain quality, and ensure the security of supply.
• The contractor will collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement projects with suppliers as well as support new products and new product launches.

Position Responsibilities :

• Procurement Sourcing : Leads the sourcing and contracting of direct Raw materials or Packaging materials as assigned.
• Collaborates with Local Category Leads and Global Category Managers to execute projects in alignment with local and platform sourcing strategies.
• Data Analysis : Compile and analyze statistical data to determine product feasibility and establish price objectives. Keep abreast of price trends and manufacturing processes.
• Supplier Relations : Engage with suppliers to analyze their operations, determine factors influencing prices, and secure the lowest cost while maintaining quality, reliability, and adherence to schedules.
• Contract Management : Prepare competitive bid packages, review proposals, negotiate prices, select or recommend suppliers, analyze trends, and maintain necessary records.

Conduct contract negotiation and maintenance to align with company objectives.

Communication : Maintain regular communication with various levels and groups throughout the organization.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Significant experience in raw materials, chemicals, and packaging supplies may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Three or more years of procurement experience.
• Negotiating skills and familiarity with procurement procedures.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction across all organizational levels.
• Strong facilitation skills in assessing technical and business issues, and forming teams to address procurement opportunities.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with SAP or Ariba systems a plus
• Experience with Change Control systems and processes a plus

Technical Skills and Competencies :

• Knowledge of applicable technical standards, techniques, principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices / standards, including processes.
• Ability to provide solutions to moderate scope and complexity problems, referring to policies and practices for guidance.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, following established procedures, and recommending actions.
• Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment, overall adequacy, and accuracy.
• Physical Position Requirements :
• Primarily office-based work (remote and in-person), with occasional filing and other light activities as necessary.
• Position involves sitting, standing, and walking.
• Work conditions involve over % stationary activities with periodic standing and walking throughout the workday.

Benefits :

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• k Retirement Fund

About the Company

As the world’s leading animal health company, our client is driven by a singular purpose : to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals.

After + years of innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness, they continue to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide - from livestock farmers to veterinarians and pet owners.

The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, and technologies make a difference in over countries.

A Fortune company, they generated revenue of $ billion in with , employees.

Our client’s Colleagues foster a run it like you own it mindset and know their decisions and actions make a direct impact on our business and our customers.

They have a highly collaborative culture and work across the business as one team to get results that matter.

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