Site Procurement Lead

This role reports to the
** Global Diagnostics & Bio Devices Category Platform Leader
** and will lead all procurement activities for Raw-Materials & Packaging for the Diagnostics & Bio Devices site at Union City, California 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 contribute to  developing & executing strategic plans for the Diagnostic platform

Primary accountabilities are:
* 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.
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* POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

** Cost improvement
* 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 Supply
* 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 required

Work with internal key stakeholders (Engineering, Finance, Business Development, Operations, etc.) to develop aligned strategic supply plans while mitigating any risks
** ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
*** Directly reports to the Platform Procurement Leader.
* 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.
** RESOURCES MANAGED
***** Supply Base & Financial Accountability
**** Accountable for delivering cost reduction initiatives for site spend of $40 million
* Overall accountability for ensuring supply and the service performance of the site’s suppliers
* Works closely with Site Management teams and Managers to generate cost improvement plans for the annual budget and to rectify any budget shortfall.
** EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
*** 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 & Bio Devices/Pharmaceuticals business
* Experience of delivering projects by influencing and motivating peers.
* Experience of SAP or alternative relevant ERP system strongly…