Procurement Business Partner Med CEE

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Procurement Business Partner Med CEE

Location: Madrid

Segment / Business Unit: Mars Veterinary Health Europe

Function: Commercial

Job Level: T2

Reports to: Procurement Operations Senior Manager

Languages: proficiency in English and Spanish essential, other European languages beneficial.

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading veterinary care providers committed to creating a better world for pets. Our network includes trusted brands such as Ani Cura and Linnaeus, operating over 500 animal hospitals and clinics across 17 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high‑quality, modern veterinary care for companion animals, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.

Ani Cura, our largest brand in Europe, provides care to over three million patients each year through 12,500 dedicated professionals. Linnaeus, operating primarily in the UK and Ireland, is home to over 6,000 Associates empowered to deliver exceptional care through a culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous development.

At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We believe our purpose to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through strong governance, comprehensive wellbeing programs, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in veterinary care.

As an Operating Unit Procurement Business Partner
, you will act as the primary commercial procurement contact for the Operating Unit Vice President and senior leadership team. You will align procurement activities with OU strategic goals, drive value through robust category strategies, and ensure the delivery of sustainable, cost‑effective procurement solutions across multiple European markets.

Working closely with three fellow Procurement Business Partners and the wider MVH Commercial team, you will shape and lead strategic procurement initiatives, influence stakeholders at all levels, and contribute to the transformation of commercial procurement across MVH Europe.

• Lead strategic alignment between Commercial Procurement and senior OU stakeholders, turning high‑level goals into actionable commercial strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the OU leadership team, providing insights, data, and solutions that shape sourcing and commercial decisions.
• Own the procurement workstream for high‑value, multi‑country commercial projects—guiding initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Develop and manage a multi‑year savings and value‑creation roadmap with clear visibility, governance, and accountability.
• Partner with Category Managers to co‑create and execute commercial strategies that balance European‑wide priorities with local market needs.
• Drive supplier development initiatives focused on innovation, ESG, risk mitigation, and supply continuity.
• Facilitate key Business Reviews with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment, performance tracking, and effective risk management.
• Use spend analytics and market intelligence to influence strategy and challenge assumptions at local and central levels.
• Champion process standardisation and procurement technology adoption (e.g., Coupa, Service Now).
• Contribute to pan‑European transformation programs, cross‑functional work streams, and innovation projects.
• Own and communicate the Approved Supplier List (PSL); ensure compliance across markets in collaboration with Category Managers and local teams.
• Partner effectively with senior stakeholders across Operations, Medical, P&O, and Corporate Relations to deliver commercial procurement outcomes.
• Support Buying Operations colleagues by enhancing their knowledge of preferred suppliers and guiding resolution of clinic‑level supplier issues.

Education & Professional Background

• Degree and/or CIPS qualification (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of Procurement/Sourcing experience with proven exposure to strategic sourcing methodologies.

Skills & Experience

• Fluent written and verbal communication in English; additional European languages desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate…