Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes.
We are bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best.
Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.
The Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for supporting strategic and business initiatives across relevant product categories.
The Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing will work closely with Business Partners (commercial, finance, supply chain, legal) to drive collaboration and accelerate execution, resulting in the best available value through category management, strategic sourcing, and business development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for building strong supplier relationships as their commercial liaison, creating strategies and deployment tactics to optimize sales performance for the preferred manufacturer
- Support supplier selection and negotiation processes, along with executing sourcing activities
- Support the development, direction, and implementation of new and replacement products, new suppliers, current assortment assessment, expansion and rationalization of products and product categories, and product research processes
- Independently develop new product and supplier options to support overall business strategy and growth for Covetrus Proprietary Brands
- Support the negotiation of contracts, rebates, and deals with suppliers to drive profitability, while allowing our sales team a complete, competitive portfolio of product categories
- Maintain and proactively manage contract pipeline, including proactive identification of upcoming key contract renewals and negotiation opportunities
- Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve operational issues that arise internally or externally regarding our suppliers
- Support increased collaboration with internal Business Partners including commercial, finance, supply chain, and legal to increase efficiency commercial execution through new suppliers, branded product introduction & consolidation, and Covetrus Proprietary Brands
- Document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for core business functions and processes
- Execute and support portfolio strategies using standard sourcing / supplier management processes and professional program management practices
- Demonstrate value contribution to the business, using key performance indicators to track and report progress
- Identify projects that can impact business growth, provide regular updates on project performance, and report on EBITDA impact to business
- Monitor strategy implementation and contract compliance
- Support supplier business reviews and trade show attendance, as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in engineering, management or business administration
- 4-6 years’ experience in related field (supply chain, procurement, sourcing, etc.),
- Demonstrated business acumen, strong ability to harness strategic sourcing to help drive business value
- Structured approach to program management, proven ability to deliver results from multiple projects
- Cross-functional experience, knowledge or past experience with sourcing systems and operations a plus
- Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and collaborative skills are essential
COMPETENCIES (Skills and Abilities)
- Proven experience with Excel and working with databases
- Demonstrated experience delivering actionable insight
- Have a passion for sourcing, interpreting, and visualizing data
- Independently identify and set priorities in rapidly changing and ambiguous environment
- Learn new technologies, processes, and tools
- Ability to work with large data sets
- Experience in business, manufacturer, and customer analytics
- Experience conveying key insights from complex analysis in summarized business terms
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills including the ability to use market and data research
Salary may vary depending on factors such as confirmed job-related skills, experience, and location.
However, the pay range for this position is as follows.
$67,100.00 - $124,500.00
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