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Virbac · 2 months ago

Sourcing Manager

Bridgeton MO, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Virbac Corporation is dedicated to animal health and is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Pet Nutrition and Feed Ingredients. This role involves driving strategic sourcing, ensuring quality and sustainability standards, and collaborating with suppliers to optimize costs and maintain supply continuity.

Animal FeedPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Develop, execute and own category sourcing for food and feed ingredients

Implement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery of category

Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess market trends

Identify and evaluate new suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and sustainability criteria

Develop and maintain a comprehensive supplier database

Execute risk management program for category

Ensure vendor compliance with company and regulatory requirements in conjunction with Quality Assurance

Oversee supply contract reviews and price negotiations with suppliers and manufacturers

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers

Negotiate supply parameters and agreements with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions

Monitor supplier performance and facilitate corrective actions as needed in collaboration with industrial and quality assurance counterparts

Manage supplier risk and ensure business continuity

Facilitate new supplier and ingredient setup within the established Virbac systems

Establish appropriate supplier metrics and benchmarking parameters

Actively pursue ideas for cost avoidances and cost savings

Effectively negotiate for the best overall scenario (based on quality, timing and cost requirements)

Monitor market prices and trends to identify opportunities for cost optimization

Track and monitor savings generated and key performance indicators (KPI’s) for reporting

Harvest and share supplier innovation with the business to drive process, quality, productivity, and cost improvements

Assist with local and global reporting requirements

Regularly participate in internal meetings to keep abreast of the operational plans and objectives

Serve as the point person in communicating between the business and suppliers, bringing in other internal parties as necessary

Participate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in developing specifications

Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Prepare and present reports on sourcing and procurement activities

Qualification

SourcingProcurementSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiationMarket ResearchCost OptimizationFood Safety RegulationsAnalytical SkillsContinuous Improvement MindsetCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, food science, animal nutrition or a related field

Proven experience in Sourcing and Procurement, preferably in the Pet Nutrition Industry

Strong understanding of ingredient, packaging, and manufacturing processes related to pet food

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Customers Oriented

Knowledge of Raw Material process, Industry understanding, Continuous Improvement mindset, food safety regulations and quality standards (e.g., FDA, AAFCO)

Experience with supplier audits on the field (process, risk analysis) and evaluations