Diagnostics & Bio Devices Procurement Manager
Company: Zoetis, Inc
Location: Union City
Posted on: January 14, 2023
Job Description:
This role reports to the Global Diagnostics & Biodevices
Category Platform Leader and will lead procurement activities for
Raw-Materials & Packaging for Diagnostics & BioDevices sites 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 platformActs as part
of the Site Leadership team and drives Site initiatives to reduce
the costs of purchased goods and services. Responsible for
representing Sourcing on NPI (new product introduction) teams and
facilitating transition of suppliers from development to
commercial.Ensures that all Procurement activities are carried out
in an ethical manner and in conformance with all Zoetis
policies.Primary accountabilities are:
- Generating and updating a cost reduction plan and budget for
the site by working closely with Site Management and other
Procurement 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 spendThe role will build a strong
relationship with the site and platform Leadership team.Key
measures will include all aspects of cost: savings achievement,
impact upon budget, material availability and supplier relationship
and performance management.JOB 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 Category 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 Category Managers
- Prioritize and deliver improvements in Direct Materials cost
reduction
- Responsible for all aspects of Costs including continuity of
supply and riskNPI (New Product Introduction)
- Support global product introduction projects
- Interface with Development, Engineering, Sourcing, QA and
Finance supporting highest Quality and lowest cost supplier
solutions
- Develop departmental sourcing processes, while taking into
consideration cross-departmental needsSupply
- 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 functionParticipate
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 risksORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
- Directly reports to the Platform Procurement Leader.
- Manage, develop and mentor procurement professionals within the
organization
- Strong working relationship with the Site leader, Leadership
team at Union City, Category 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 for purchased
materials
- Overall accountability for ensuring supply and the service
performance of the site and NPI suppliers
- Works closely with Site Management teams and Category Managers
to generate cost improvement plans for the annual budget and to
rectify any budget shortfall.
Supervision
- Procurement Manager reports to: Procurement Platform
Leader.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- BA/BS with at least 5 to 7 years of experience
- 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. Nationally
recognized professional certification preferred (e.g. Certified
Purchasing Manager)
- Demonstration of previous NPI sourcing leadership
- 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 systemTECHNICAL
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 strongly
preferredPHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional Travel to suppliers, industry events and other
sites
- Role is based in Union City, California
- Able to communicate in English Oral/WrittenFull
timeRegularColleagueAny 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
zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com 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.
Keywords: Zoetis, Inc, Union City , Diagnostics & Bio Devices Procurement Manager, Executive , Union City, California
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