Dechra
Procurement Specialist
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Please note - this is a 12 months fixed term salaried contract (maternity cover).
Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra.
A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we're a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple - to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally.
If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on.
The Opportunity
The Category Procurement Specialist provides support to the procurement manager and wider category team in delivering against procurement & supply chain strategies for a specific sub-category and business areas. The category area for this role will be APIs.
Role Responsibility
So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:
- Supports Category Manager in execution and implementation of Category global sourcing strategy for the API's, working across functions, regions, and Manufacturing sites to understand and define business requirements, respond to changes
- Contributes to the overall Strategy Activities, responsible for the global sub-categories
- Applies procurement best practices to identify and deliver a sustained year-on-year pipeline of opportunities within.
- Participates in the sourcing strategy setting up and implements category Strategy to ensure short, mid, and long-term objectives. Ensure compliance and security of supply for the category, proactively identifying and mitigating all forms of risk to quality, service, and cost. Provide oversight for compliance programs necessary when working with suppliers.
- Actively seeks and delivers cost and process improvement projects. Supports the business prioritisation and implementation.
- Manages portfolio of suppliers within a determined sub-category, taking ownership of the complete sourcing process, commercial negotiations and further contracting
- Executes business review meetings with suppliers and internal stakeholders, reports global KPI within the category, develops suppliers according to the principles of Supplier Relationship Management
- Responsible for leading Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Supplier Evaluations and Due Diligence, Negotiation, Contracting, and ultimately owning Supplier Relationship Management for key contracts.
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The Candidate
Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We know that individuals' unique background and experience can bring a wealth of variety and expertise to our global workforce. For this role, we're particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:
- Some experience as a procurement professional with experience in Pharmaceuticals or similar GMP product
- Good knowledge of procurement systems and best practices
- Working knowledge of multi-site ERP systems
- Good knowledge of suppliers, market and environment
- A proven track record of building strong external and internal relations based on trust
- Proven negotiation skills
- Team player and collaboration skills on an international level.
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We also require:
- Good communication skills: written and spoken
- Pro-active and solutions drive with the ability to work to strict deadlines with a high level of accuracy
- Proven effective communicator across all levels with an ability to create a collaborative work environment
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Experience of developing procurement strategies
Additional Information
Occasional global travel may be required with this role.
This role is based in Manchester
The role includes hybrid working
What we can offer you
We offer a comprehensive benefits package (depending on the country of employment) that you will definitely find attractive.
About the Company
If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra Careers.
Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which could be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture. Any questions or queries, please contact us.
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