Category Procurement Specialist - 12 months FTC at Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Global travel

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC in Manchester is seeking a Category Procurement Specialist to support the API sub-category and drive global sourcing strategies across functions and sites. You will assist the procurement manager, align with Manufacturing, Regulatory, QC and Product Development teams, and lead negotiations with key suppliers.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on supplier management, ensuring supply security, cost optimization and risk mitigation in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experienced procurement professional with experience in Pharmaceuticals.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement systems and best practices.
• Working knowledge of multi-site ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of suppliers, market and environment.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Strong team player and collaboration skills on an international level.
• Good communication skills; pro-active and solutions driven with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Certified Purchasing Specialist (CIPS, NEVI) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Supports Category Manager in execution and implementation of Category global sourcing strategy for the API’s, working across functions, regions, and Manufacturing sites to understand and define business requirements, respond to changes
• Contributes to the overall Strategy Activities, responsible for the global sub-categories Applies procurement best practices to identify and deliver a sustained year-on-year pipeline of opportunities within.
• Participates in the sourcing strategy setting up and implements category Strategy to ensure short, mid, and long-term objectives.
• Ensure compliance and security of supply for the category, proactively identifying and mitigating all forms of risk to quality, service, and cost.
• Provide oversight for compliance programs necessary when working with suppliers.
• Actively seeks and delivers cost and process improvement projects.
• Supports the business prioritisation and implementation.
• Proactively partners and aligns with the Manufacturing, Product Development, Regulatory, QC and Global Supply site teams, as well as support functions to ensure delivery of the strategic and operational needs of the business.
• Guarantees operational performance by being a pro-active business partner.
• Responsible for continuously gathering Market Intelligence to ensure market competitiveness and transparency of current terms of cooperation with suppliers.
• Manages portfolio of suppliers within a determined sub-category, taking ownership of the complete sourcing process, commercial negotiations and further contracting Executes business review meetings with suppliers and internal stakeholders, reports global KPI within the category, develops suppliers according to the principles of Supplier Relationship Management.
• Responsible for leading Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Supplier Evaluations and Due Diligence, Negotiation, Contracting, and ultimately owning Supplier Relationship Management for key contracts.

Skills

Procurement

Pharmaceuticals

Negotiation

ERP systems

Supplier management

Market intelligence

International collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Supply Chain Management

Certified Purchasing Specialist (CIPS, NEVI)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Introduction

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. The category area for this role will be APIs.

Role Responsibility

• Supports Category Manager in execution and implementation of Category global sourcing strategy for the API’s, working across functions, regions, and Manufacturing sites to understand and define business requirements, respond to changes
• Contributes to the overall Strategy Activities, responsible for the global sub-categories Applies procurement best practices to identify and deliver a sustained year-on-year pipeline of opportunities within.
• Participates in the sourcing strategy setting up and implements category Strategy to ensure short, mid, and long-term objectives.
• Ensure compliance and security of supply for the category, proactively identifying and mitigating all forms of risk to quality, service, and cost.
• Provide oversight for compliance programs necessary when working with suppliers.
• Actively seeks and delivers cost and process improvement projects.
• Supports the business prioritisation and implementation.
• Proactively partners and aligns with the Manufacturing, Product Development, Regulatory, QC and Global Supply site teams, as well as support functions to ensure delivery of the strategic and operational needs of the business.
• Guarantees operational performance by being a pro-active business partner.
• Responsible for continuously gathering Market Intelligence to ensure market competitiveness and transparency of current terms of cooperation with suppliers.
• Manages portfolio of suppliers within a determined sub-category, taking ownership of the complete sourcing process, commercial negotiations and further contracting Executes business review meetings with suppliers and internal stakeholders, reports global KPI within the category, develops suppliers according to the principles of Supplier Relationship Management.
• Responsible for leading Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Supplier Evaluations and Due Diligence, Negotiation, Contracting, and ultimately owning Supplier Relationship Management for key contracts.

The Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We know that individuals’ unique background and experience can bring a wealth of variety and expertise to our global workforce.

For this role, we’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Experienced procurement professional with experience in Pharmaceuticals
• In-depth knowledge of procurement systems and best practices
• Working knowledge of multi-site ERP systems
• Strong knowledge of suppliers, market and environment
• A proven track record of building strong external and internal relations based on trust
• Proven negotiation skills
• Strong team player and collaboration skills on an international level

We also require:

• Good communication skills: written and spoken
• Pro-active and solutions drive with the ability to work to strict deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Proven effective communicator across all levels with an ability to create a collaborative work environment
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Experience of developing procurement strategies
• Certified Purchasing Specialist (CIPS, NEVI) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or supply chain management.

Additional Information

Occasional global travel may be required with this role.

This role is based in Manchester

The role includes hybrid working

What we can offer you:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package (depending on the country of employment) that you will definitely find attractive.

About the Company

If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra Careers.

Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which could be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site.

We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture.

Any questions or queries, please contact us.