Zoetis · 2 months ago
Site Procurement Lead
Union City
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $148K/yr
5+ years expZoetis is a global leader in animal health, and they are seeking a Site Procurement Lead to oversee procurement activities for Raw-Materials & Packaging at their Diagnostics & BioDevices site in Union City, California. The role involves driving cost reduction initiatives, ensuring supplier compliance, and developing strategic plans for procurement within the organization.
AgricultureBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalVeterinary
Responsibilities
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
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
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 requiredWork with internal key stakeholders (Engineering, Finance, Business Development, Operations, etc.) to develop aligned strategic supply plans while mitigating any risks
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
Qualification
Required
BA/BS with at least 5 to 7 years of experience within procurement, supply chain or other relevant field
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
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
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
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
Preferred
Experience of SAP or alternative relevant ERP system strongly preferred
Technical knowledge and expertise preferred – injection molding, chemistry, diagnostics, etc
Nationally recognized professional certification preferred (e.g. Certified Purchasing Manager)
Benefits
Healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one
A 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis
4 weeks of vacation
Company
Zoetis
Zoetis is an animal health company that advances care for animals and supports their health and wellbeing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.62BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2025-08-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.85B
2023-03-01Grant· $15.3M
Leadership Team
Kristin Peck
Chief Executive Officer
Chitra Varma
Head, Commercial ERP Products
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