Senior Category Manager GMS Biologics Procurement

Role Description

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for the development and implementation of Global Category Strategies for Bio-production Raw Materials & Technologies
• Responsible for contract execution/management to support Bio-production Raw Materials & Technologies category strategy.
• Responsible for the development , endorsement and implementation of global CIP initiatives for Bio-production Raw Materials & Technologies
• 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 Biologics sites to Develop CIPs , complete contracts and improve supplier performance via a structured Supplier Relationship Management program
• Will provide support to Biologics sites to develop and execute innovative procurement solutions to continuously improve the value, quality and service received by Zoetis within the assigned spend areas
• 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 Bio-production raw materials and technologies within the assigned spend areas
• Updating Bio-production 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 Bio-Production raw materials & technologies.
• Develop and monitor contract management processes ensuring timely execution of contracts and compliance to principal company guidelines.
• Develop a rolling 3-year program of CIP initiatives for global Bio-Production raw materials & technologies categories
• Supports supply risk modelling to proactively identify, eliminate or minimise any risks associated with Bio-production raw materials supply.
• Provides pricing guidance to the Biologic site procurement teams on global strategic vendors for annual budget preparation and New Product Introduction (NPI) as part of comprehensive Bio-production raw material supply strategies that deliver long term cost reduction and supply assurance.
• Supports the development of the Biologics raw material categories’ 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 Biologics Platform 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 Biologic Raw materials suppliers
• Coordinate with other functions and impacted stakeholders to assure 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 biologics raw materials to ensure compliance with global category strategies, contracts and supplier risk management policy 

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science, in Chemistry/ Bio Chemistry / Molecular Biology / Chemical Engineering/ Procurement  & Supply Chain .  Advanced qualification including MBA would be preferable.

Experience:

• Technical or manufacturing background in the Bio-Pharma/ Pharma  Industry is strongly preferred
• Proven Experience in Category Strategy Development in Pharma/ Bio-Pharm industry
• 5+ years Data/Business Management experience preferable in a strategic context
• Knowledge of Bio-Production global supply base & supply chain processes and systems for sourcing Bio-Production raw material and technologies
• Demonstrable track record of performance in managing complex, cross-functional activities on a Global basis
• Stakeholder management experience  at a Senior Global Level within Zoetis and major bio-production strategic 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 Sr. Director, Biologics and APAC Procurement
• Peer To Peer working relationship with GMS Biologics 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 Bio-Production  supply base and external enabling functions as required.

Financial Accountability

• Supporting Strategic Sourcing management of approximately US $220 million in annual spend
• Biologics Raw materials key 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 (<20%)

Supervision

• Reports to Sr. Director, Biologics and APAC Procurement

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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.

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