Commercial Global Sourcing Director

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets.

Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles : Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.

Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics , a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Purpose of Job

The Commercial Global Sourcing Director is responsible to direct, instruct and supervise the procurement of services and materials, such as Sales and Marketing, Logistics, including distribution, lab services, MRO, Capital, Corporate and general services for global Science & Diagnostics.

Responsible for administration in this area including :

Change & project management of organizational transformations.

Annual savings plan development and execution

Leadership presentations and proposals

Reporting of financials, current and forecasted

Opportunity identification

Develop spend visibility

Drive program governance

Personnel development and management

Development and implementation of policies, governance protocols, systems & controls as well as best practices.

This role is responsible for identifying and delivering value chain optimization opportunities and ensures that the team acts as the first line of escalation on issues between suppliers and the business, operating the supplier relationship management process with suppliers.

The Commercial Global Sourcing Director will provide leadership for activity management of implementation of a sourcing program across the globe.

Will manage the implementation of new processes and procedures, governance and all activities related to change management.

The capability to lead and interact with leadership to drive this change will be vital to the role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Deliver savings through actively challenging vendor pricing, revising specifications, initiating cost savings opportunities and implementing new negotiating strategies by securing price, capacity & service levels.

Develop and deliver business plans in conjunction with Commercial strategy and Business Owner strategies by applying a wide range of sourcing tools (e.

g. negotiation, e-procurement, strategic collaboration, etc.)

Manage, coach and lead a team of associates, support them in their developments, ensure they have clear objectives and that they deliver them

Drive & manage the team engagement

Ensures compliance with proper procedures, policies, systems and controls

Identifies and manages supplier collaboration initiatives (ie continuous improvement programs, clear KPI settings, Service level agreements, process optimization )

Ensure effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs.

Implement corrective actions as appropriate.

Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical aspects of projects

Continuous improvement upon the business processes that currently exist through measurement with current best of class analysis and benchmarking exercises.

Coordinate and facilitate the communication process between all functions to ensure the efficient and effective flow of the information required to run the business.

Continually review new processes and Vendor base to ensure new supply opportunities exist.

Establish & maintain relationships with Finance directors, department directors (lab manager, marketing director, sales director, supply chain director and others), and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge.

Participate in external forums and associations

Carries out supplier performance reviews on a regular basis for in scope categories

Determines when regional strategies are not possible and if a local approach is necessary

Work in collaboration with other region’s buying managers

Influences clients to align with global & regional buying strategy

Education and Experience

10+ years of buying experience.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years of proven progressive responsibility in Procurement

People management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong negotiation / communication skills

Project & activity management

Processes and procedures deployment

Stakeholder engagement and influence

Detail oriented

Strong computer and analysis skills; able to handle multiple projects at one time

Good people skills, active listening and a can do attitude

Travel

Up to 25%

Working Conditions

The associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand / wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding.

The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations and communicate with people in an office or virtual environment.

The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds.

The Target Pay Range for this position is $165,000 - $200,000 annually. At Mars, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits and more :

Medical, Dental, Vision (multiple plans available)

Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life

Short and Long Term Disability (company paid)

Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition / Continuing Education Reimbursement

Life Assistance Program

Pet Care Discounts

Several other health and wellness benefits