Category Procurement Specialist

Dechra Pharmaceuticals; Northwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global animal health company based in the UK seeks a Category Procurement Specialist to support procurement strategies and manage contract manufacturing processes. The role involves collaboration with various internal teams to ensure alignment with company goals. The ideal candidate will work under the guidance of the Category Manager to enhance supply chain operations and contribute to the improvement of animal health and welfare globally.

Responsibilities

• Supports Category Manager in execution and implementation of Category global sourcing strategies.
• Manages and optimizes procurement processes for contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).
• Works closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with company objectives.

Job description

Why Dechra? Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra.

A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we're a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple - to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally.

If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on.

The Opportunity

The Category Procurement Specialist provides support to the procurement manager and wider category team in delivering against procurement & supply chain strategies for a specific sub-category and business areas. This position will be responsible for managing and optimizing our procurement processes for contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) together with the Category Manager. Working closely with internal stakeholders, including External Manufacturing Team, R&D, quality assurance, and supply chain teams, to ensure that the CMO procurement strategies align with the company's objectives and regulatory requirements.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including :

• Supports Category Manager in execution and implementation of Category global sourcing strat...