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Vetoquinol

Develops and markets veterinary medicines

Direct Purchasing Zone Coordinator

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMagny-Vernois, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+5 engineering qualification in chemistry with an industrial specialization (packaging, chemistry, or pharmacy), or a Bac+5 qualification in purchasing.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar position.
  • Good knowledge of information systems and creating and managing databases.
  • Proficiency in purchasing raw materials and packaging items, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Ability to manage projects and coordinate teams or multiple stakeholders.
  • English proficiency at C1 level or higher.
  • Ability to work autonomously and adapt.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to listen and negotiate.
  • Ability to persuade, persevere, and secure stakeholder buy-in.
  • Analytical ability, rigor, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the purchasing network strategy in collaboration with the network leader.
  • Support local buyers and plant managers in their activities.
  • Define and deploy group purchasing performance indicators and processes.
  • Manage a coordination portfolio covering geographic zones, sourcing, and/or information systems.
  • Act as a liaison between subsidiaries and the group, and provide purchasing support as needed.
  • Develop tools related to artificial intelligence, including implementing AI agents.
  • Use and structure databases with business intelligence tools.
  • Optimize the use of Excel and digital tools within the purchasing team.
  • Define and implement purchasing strategies for the assigned lead-buying portfolio.
  • Source, negotiate, and secure purchasing terms with qualified suppliers.
  • Develop and maintain supplier relationships in accordance with group ethics rules.
  • Create and monitor performance indicators and related action plans.
  • Support internal strategic projects with sourcing and negotiation expertise.
  • Address the needs of the scientific department and technical transfer or market analysis projects.
  • Participate in developing and optimizing purchasing budgets for the subsidiaries in the assigned scope.
  • Monitor portfolio objectives and results.
  • Lead improvement actions as projects, including planning and tracking deadlines.
  • Write, improve, and deploy processes related to the activities.
  • Interface with internal customers, including research and development, logistics, and management control.
  • Develop and monitor procedures to support effective collaboration between departments.
  • Coordinate information systems related to purchasing and contribute to their continuous improvement.

About the Company

Vetoquinol

Develops and markets veterinary medicines

Vetoquinol is a global animal health company that develops and markets medicines and health products for pets and livestock. Its products are used to treat diseases, prevent illness, and support animal well-being, distributed through a network of subsidiaries and partners in about 24 direct countries with products available in around 100 countries. Core operations include research, development, and commercialisation of veterinary pharmaceuticals and health solutions for both companion and farm animals. What sets Vetoquinol apart is its long family-led history and steady international expansion, including an IPO in 2006 to accelerate growth, which has helped it build a widespread, multi-country presence. The company’s goal is to improve animal health globally by bringing effective veterinary products to markets around the world and expanding access through direct operations and partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1933

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