Job description

This is a contract job, Procurement Specialist with a pharmaceutical company

6-month contract (possibility of extension)
Onsite position (but could be remote for the right person, with 3-months onsite for training)

Position Summary
The Procurement Specialist is primarily responsible for management of assigned Direct Material Spend for the Charles City site, but also would involve multiple Zoetis sites globally for common materials. Annual spend managed is approximately $45 million. Position will be responsible for utilizing professional strategic sourcing practices to achieve cost reductions measured primarily by budget to budget reductions and Purchase Price Variance (PPV). The position will also support the site procurement lead on specific procurement categories/initiatives as required.

Primary accountabilities are:

• Research and develop a strategic cost reduction plan for assigned products or categories that is consistent with the company’s objectives and budget and supported by Category Managers and Site Management.
• Facilitate execution of planned cost reduction initiatives to achieve cost savings targets and budget requirements.
• Ensure suppliers provide products and services to the timing and quality standards required.
• Work with all levels of management to ensure that materials are sourced and delivered per the production plan.

Responsibilities:

• Execute using established process and procedures all aspects of supply management for assigned materials.
• Ability to work in teams and effectively collaborate and communicate with site stakeholders
• Using strong analytical skills in working with data and the ability to identify trends and patterns
• Ability to problem solve and develop mitigation plans to support continuity of supply to the site.
• Updates and maintains supplier information in corporate change management system in accordance with regulatory standards
• Able to adapt and respond positively to situations and colleagues to meet changing work priorities.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charles City, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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