Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

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; with a focus on Veterinary Diagnostics. The Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing will work closely with category management, internal and external business partners (commercial, marketing, finance, supply chain, legal, technology) to drive collaboration and accelerate execution through functional partners; resulting in the best available value through strategic sourcing, category management, and business development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining strong supplier relationships as a commercial liaison, creating strategies and deployment tactics to optimize overall performance for one of the industry leaders in this space
• 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, marketing, finance, supply chain, legal and technology to increase efficiency in commercial execution
• Maintain and proactively manage contract pipeline, including proactive identification of upcoming key contract renewals and negotiation opportunities
• Support supplier negotiation processes, along with executing sourcing activities
• Support the negotiation of contracts, rebates, and statements of work with suppliers to drive profitability, while allowing our sales team a complete, competitive portfolio of product categories
• Support the development and implementation of supplier strategies, including new product launches, rationalization of products categories for top suppliers
• 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 business administration or other relevant degree

• 3-5 years’ experience in related field (partner relations, diagnostics, supply chain, procurement, sourcing, etc.)
• Structured approach to program management, proven ability to deliver results from multiple projects
• Excellent communication, negotiation, strategic, and collaborative skills are essential

COMPETENCIES (Skills and Abilities)

• Have a passion for creating internal and external relationships to provide mutual growth
• Demonstrated experience delivering actionable insight
• Independently identify and set priorities in rapidly changing and ambiguous environment
• Proven experience with Excel and working with databases
• Learn new technologies, processes, and tools
• Experience in business, manufacturer, and/or customer analytics
• Experience conveying key insights in summarized business terms
• Analytical and quantitative skills including the ability to use market and data research

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Extensive computer use

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. Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

•            401k savings & company match

•            Paid time off

•            Paid holidays

•            Maternity leave

•            Parental leave

•            Military leave

•            Other leaves of absence

•            Health, dental, and vision benefits

•            Health savings accounts

•            Flexible spending accounts

•            Life & disability benefits​

•            Identity theft protection

•            Pet insurance

•            Certain positions may include eligibility for a short term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.