Procurement Specialist

Company: Zoetis, Inc.
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Procurement Systems: Serves as Site subject matter expert on Procurement Strategy and execution of Raw Materials or Primary and Secondary Packaging Categories and associated materials. Will negotiate contracts, lead RFx processes, be accountable for financial goals of the department and platform, work with Production and other internal stakeholders on problem identification and resolution and quality issues plus drive continuous improvement efforts from supplier as well as supporting new products and new product launches. Executes the item add and Material Evaluation Process as well as leads change management processes. Seeks to identify and implement continuous improvement to systems that Procurement interfaces with.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement Sourcing: Leads the sourcing and purchasing of machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of the organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. May prepare competitive bid packages, reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, approve orders, and maintains necessary records. May have experience with and perform contract negotiation and contract maintenance to ensure that company objectives are achieved. Communicates on a daily basis with various levels, groups and colleagues throughout the organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry or related business/technical field.

* One to three years procurement experience

* Negotiating skills and knowledge of procurement procedures

* Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

* Strong facilitation skills in assessing technical and business issues forming and building teams to address procurement opportunities

* Excellent analytical skills

* Skilled in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook)

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of applicable technical standards, techniques, principles, theories, concepts and Zoetis processes and industry practices/standards. Knowledge of basic leadership principles. Focus is on leading/overseeing defined processes.

Provide solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to policies and practices for guidance. Operates within established Procurement policies.

Works under minimal supervision. Follows established procedures. Recommends actions. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

* Position is mostly office work with filing and other light activities as necessary.

* This position requires sitting, standing, and walking with occasional overtime/weekend work.

* Must wear appropriate gowning and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in manufacturing/production areas.

* The work conditions for the position are greater than 50% stationary with periodic standing and walking throughout the workday.
The colleague may be required to travel.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of @zoetis.com . In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis..

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