Associate Specialist - Procurement, Animal Health

Job Description

Responsible for the sourcing & purchasing of direct/indirect materials & indirect services within the scope of site procurement. The incumbent will be responsible for the identification & realization of initiatives aimed at improving the overall performance of assigned spend categories. Analyzing controls & procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness will be a cornerstone of the role.

Primary Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Ensure that the needs of the local business are met through an adequate supply of goods, equipment and services while ensuring compliance needs, all laws & internal policies, procedures and global category strategies.
• Monitor compliance with pricing standards in site business plan to minimize adverse PPV.
• Run sourcing events and process Purchase Orders/Requisitions
• Defend the commercial and legal interests of the local business by setting up purchase contracts, managing disputes and mediation with suppliers.
• Collaborates with the Centralized Procurement Team to ensure set up new of vendors and any changes to Vendor Master Data required.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to make necessary updates to procurement aspects of Material Master Data.
• Leverages superior analytical skills to collaborate with Site Leadership on service level agreements, supplier issues, and other material planning aspects.
• Implement an ongoing Vendor KPIs/Supplier Scorecards, working with suppliers to develop strategies for improving deficient performance.
• Enforce specific rules on procurement, procurement procedures and financial policies (FRAP).

Leverage the Global Procurement team & act as the key business partner for the:

• Review quotes and contract language escalating to the Global resource where appropriate.
• Support Quality group as it relates to supplier compliance initiatives including aid in maintaining an approved supplier lists.
• Review MRP reports & process purchase orders for materials requirements from approved suppliers.
• Work with Supply Chain to ensure materials are on-hand, on time, & available to support technical operations schedules by following up on deliveries. For delays, provide timely communication to the appropriate internal customers.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Planners to maintain inventory levels in accordance with organization goals, by reviewing & maintaining MRP data.

Desired Experience/Education/Skills:

Education Minimum Requirement: 

• B.A. or B.S. degree preferably in Business, Economics, Science or Engineering.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 2 to 3 years of industry experience.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, negotiation, analytical skills. 
• Proficient in English communication

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Animal Health or Pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Background in strategic sourcing and /or background in sterile process manufacturing.
• Knowledge of technology sourcing activities including RFP development, bid response evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Ability to communicate in Chinese is a plus

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Collaboration, Communication, Procurement, Vendor Data Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/30/2026

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