Procurement Associate

Responsibilities:

Efficiently execute operational day-to-day operational purchasing activities for materials and services, and support all site functions, such as manufacturing, capital, and maintenance in their procurement activities.

Ensure a sound purchasing process and manage purchasing data management (PIR, SL, PO), maintaining vendor master data, terms and conditions in the ERP system based on input from sourcing and/or the global category manager.

Manage supply agreements and contracts. Monitor and control contractual agreements and clauses over their entire lifecycle and , minimizing exposure to contractual risks in external relationships through the use of terms and conditions aligned with legal function.

Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost saving and value creation.

Apply tools sustainably along the Source-2-Pay process, identifying and addressing payment issues or bottlenecks by streamlining payment procedures.

Engage with internal stakeholders to understand and identify supply constraints, taking proactive measures to mitigate supply issues, and ensuring adherence to quality Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) by performing associated deviation activities.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, supply chain or related field or 3 years equivalent experience in GMP manufacturing environment or other regulated industry

A strong understanding of purchasing concepts and strategies and overall Supply Chain operations in a manufacturing environment is needed

Good at spoken and written English

Proficiency with computer systems such as Microsoft Office.

Very good service orientation as well as good understanding of the customer’s requirements

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Knowledge in SAP P2P / Ariba

Experience in animal healthcare or pharmaceuticals purchasing

Operations and Supply Chain : preferred practical, commercial, and trade experience

Ability to work successfully with people from different cultures, backgrounds and/or language skills.

Strong negotiating, communication, convincing and problem-solving skills.