Senior Category Manager GMS Procurement

Role Description POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for the development and implementation of Global Category Strategies for Global Packaging for Biologics and Pharma manufacturing Platforms at Zoetis
• Responsible for contract execution/management to support the Global Packaging category strategies.
• Responsible for the development, endorsement and implementation of global CIP initiatives for Global Packaging categories
• Coordinating Supplier Risk Management & Value Beyond Savings initiatives for the category
• Lead Zoetis' Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Governance activities within Global Manufacturing & Supply Procurement
• Provides support to Zoetis Global manufacturing sites to Develop CIPs, complete contracts and improve supplier performance via a structured Supplier Relationship Management program
• Responsible for the tracking status between Global Manufacturing & Supply Procurement and Global Manufacturing Technology organisations on all Product Qualifications/Transfers and NPI's within the assigned spend areas

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of category strategies for Global Packaging materials within the assigned spending areas
• Updating Global Packaging Category Strategies through benchmarking industry best practices, reviews of new technical developments and Zoetis future GMS needs.
• Negotiate contracts to support the Global Category Strategies for Global Packaging materials.
• Develop and monitor contract management processes ensuring timely execution of contracts and compliance to principal company guidelines.
• Provides pricing guidance to the site procurement teams on global strategic vendors for annual budget preparation and New Product Introduction (NPI) as part of comprehensive Global Packaging materials supply strategies that deliver long term cost reduction and supply assurance.
• Develop a rolling 3-year program of CIP initiatives for Global Packaging Category Strategies.
• Supports supply risk modelling to proactively identify, eliminate or minimise any risks associated with Global Packaging materials supply.
• Supports the development of the Global Packaging materials Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program.
• Leads the phased implementation of SRM Governance Program inclusive of policies/procedures, training, templates and tracking metrics.
• Design, set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to accompany the SRM program to continuously improve third party performance and compliance with contracts
• Coordinate and track continuous improvement, Value Beyond Savings, supplier performance, and project updates for the GMS Procurement Leadership Team
• Coordinate with Quality and Operations to ensure compliance with relevant Zoetis guidelines and policies
• Support Global QA & EHS initiatives inclusive of ongoing modeling for Global Packaging materials suppliers
• Coordinate with other functions and impacted stakeholders to ensure timely implementation and compliance with the agreed to sourcing/project strategies
• Continually evaluate and monitor market conditions to support sourcing strategies
• Conduct annual reviews of site purchased and managed Packaging materials to ensure compliance with global category strategies, contracts and supplier risk management policy

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education: Preferred, Procurement, Supply Chain , and advanced qualifications including MBA

Experience: Technical or manufacturing background in the Packaging, Bio-Pharma/ Pharma Industry is strongly preferred

Proven Experience in Category Strategy Development in Packaging, Pharma/ Bio-Pharm industry 5+ years Procurement Business Management experience preferable in a strategic context

Knowledge of Global Packaging materials supply base to support Pharma, Biologics and Vaccine production

Demonstrable track record of performance in managing complex, cross-functional activities on a Global basis

Stakeholder management experience at a Senior Global Level within Pharma / Bio-Pharma industry and with major Global Packaging materials suppliers.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a complex and dynamic matrix environment
• Clearly convey information through a variety of media to stakeholders
• Demonstrated analytical and problem resolution skills for procurement issues
• Root cause analysis to recommend solution and solve problems
• Ability to independently evaluate, assess and initiate action; recognition of positive and negative impacts of actions, decisions, other market forces on business and people
• Ability to lead small team in projects
• Builds and sustains positive cross functional relationships
• Handles conflicts and negotiations effectively
• Collaborates and works well with others
• Proactively seeks others for feedback, interest; sharing knowledge; inclusion and involvement
• Strong business acumen and proved ability to understand P&L execution and total cost drivers

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly reports to Category Director - Packaging , Global Procurement

Peer To Peer working relationship with GMS Platform Site Procurement leads & Category Strategy Leads

Strong working relationship with the GMS Site Leads, Quality, EHS, GMT and VMRD functions that affect the supply base

Working relationship with Global Packaging materials supply base and external enabling functions as required

RESOURCES MANAGED

Financial Accountability Supporting Strategic Sourcing management of approximately US $140 million in annual spend Packaging materials within the Zoetis internal GMS network and Customer Supplied Materials into Contract Manufacturers

Geographic scope

• Global
• Based in Dublin, Ireland
• Global travel is required (

Supervision

Reports to Category Director - Packaging , Global Procurement Full time

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Summary of our Benefits

In addition, to being part the world leading animal health company focused on the needs of those who raise and care for animals we offer a range of benefits such as competitive salary, bonus, 25.5 days holiday per annum plus public holidays, a defined contributory pension plan, private medical insurance for you and your family and empowered flexible working, to name a few. Please note that the benefits outlined are subject to change based on organization decision.

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.