Site Procurement Lead - Union City - Zoetis

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 required. Work 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
• Nationally recognized professional certification preferred (e.g. Certified Purchasing Manager)
• 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
• Diagnostics/ Medical Device experience - Experience in diagnostics or medical devices procurement/manufacturing
• Technical knowledge and expertise preferred – injection molding, chemistry, diagnostics, etc
• Experience of SAP or alternative relevant ERP system strongly preferred
• First hand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology required
• 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
• Experience of delivering projects by influencing and motivating peers.
• Stakeholder management - Team player which communicates effectively with stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply at the correct quality and OTIF levels

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
• Able to communicate and English Oral/Written

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional Travel to suppliers, industry events and other sites
• Role is onsite based in Union City, California