Site Procurement Lead

Zoetis Spain SL; Buellton (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with match and profit-sharing

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Zoetis seeks a Procurement Leader for Platinum Performance site in Buellton, CA. Lead Raw Materials, Packaging, Indirect & Capital sourcing, and develop strategic plans with cross-functional teams.

You will drive cost reductions, manage supplier qualifications, and ensure compliance with global and site policies while collaborating with R&D and QA teams. Hybrid role with 20% travel.

Qualifications

• BS with 5–7 years in animal health/nutrition industry.
• Understanding NASC/NSF guidelines.
• Experience with manufacturing environments and site collaboration.
• Knowledge of equine and companion animal health ingredients.
• R&D experience in food or nutraceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of products and services to required quality.
• Keep supplier documentation (FSMA, Quality, GMP) current in TraceGains.
• Develop and update site cost-reduction plans with Category Managers.
• Execute cost-reduction initiatives to meet/exceed budgets.
• Explore sourcing opportunities with vendors and R&D teams.
• Define and execute CIP projects for cost reduction.
• Prioritize and improve costs of externally sourced materials.
• Manage sourcing with continuity and risk controls.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues promptly.
• Support resolution of major supplier quality issues.
• Qualify new suppliers per quality/change control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Global Strategic Sourcing policies.
• Ensure purchasing complies with site/government policies.
• Develop compliance standards affecting product quality.
• Interact with stakeholders across functions (Manufacturing, GMT, QA, R&D, Finance).
• Establish tools to monitor progress and communications.
• Update supplier data per regulatory change management standards.
• Oversee policy implementation within site Procurement.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Excel/Analytics

Procurement systems

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in animal health/nutrition

Tools

Fishbowl

SAP

TraceGains

Ariba

Job description

Overview

This role reports to the Dx + Pharma Procurement Leader and will lead all procurement activities (Raw Materials, Packaging, Indirect & Capital) for the Platinum Performance site 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 take a lead in developing & executing strategic (alternate) sourcing plans for raw material subcategories. The Procurement Leader acts as part of the Site Leadership team and drives site initiatives to reduce the costs of purchased goods and services while maintaining quality standards. Incumbent ensures that all Procurement activities are carried out in an ethical manner and in compliance with all Zoetis policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers provide products and services to the timing and quality standards required.
• Ensure supplier documentation (FSMA, Quality, GMP) is kept current using TraceGains Supplier Management software.
• Generate and update a cost reduction plan and budget for the site by working closely with Category Managers and Site Management.
• Execute planned and opportunistic cost reduction initiatives to deliver and exceed budget.
• Continuously explore sourcing opportunities that aim to improve the performance of current and future Platinum Performance products, collaborating with vendors and Platinum R&D teams.
• Define and execute sustainable and continuous cost reduction (CIP) projects for the site.
• Prioritize and deliver improved cost of externally sourced materials.
• Manage all aspects of sourcing, including continuity of supply and risk management.
• Monitor supplier performance and address acute and chronic performance issues.
• Support resolution of major quality issues arising with a supplier.
• Ensure new suppliers are qualified in compliance with internal quality/change control procedures.
• Observe and ensure compliance with Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) policies and procedures.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with site and government policies.
• Develop and sustain compliance standards that impact product quality.
• Interact and communicate with key site stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, GMT, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering/Technology, R&D, Finance, etc.).
• Establish appropriate tools (scorecards, etc.) for communication and monitoring progress of implementation and compliance.
• Update and maintain 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.

Organizational Relationships

Directly reports to the Platform Procurement Leader. Strong working relationship with the Platform lead, Site Management teams at Platinum Performance, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, EHS, GMT, R&D and all functions that affect the supply base.

Resources Managed

Financial accountability: deliver cost reduction initiatives (3-5% target) for the site and overall accountability for ensuring supply and the service performance of the site supply base. Works closely with Site Management teams and Category Managers to generate cost improvement plans for the annual budget and to rectify any budget shortfall.

Education and Experience

• BS with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in the animal health nutrition industry.
• Good understanding of guidelines set by National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) and National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).
• Understanding of manufacturing environment and experience working closely with manufacturing sites.
• Knowledge of equine and companion animal health needs, ingredients, formulations, and their effect on body systems (preferred).
• Research and Development experience in food or nutraceutical industry (plus).

Technical Skills

• Relevant procurement experience (supplier identification, selection, qualification, relationship building/management and achieving measurable business benefits).
• Strong contract/price negotiation skills.
• Project management skills and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with others and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Numerate, experienced in Excel, with analytical skillset capable of identifying and quantifying cost savings.
• Experience with Fishbowl, SAP, TraceGains and/or Ariba Procurement systems.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).

Physical Position Requirements

Hybrid role allowing site-based support at the Platinum Performance Site – Buellton, CA 93427, USA as required. Travel percentage 20% to suppliers. US base salary range for this full-time position is $99,000 - $151,000. Position eligible for short-term incentive compensation and long-term incentives. Comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare and insurance benefits, 401k plan with match and profit-sharing contribution, and 4 weeks of vacation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.