Covetrus · 4 hours ago
Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $96K/yr
4+ years expCovetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners. The Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for supporting strategic and business initiatives across relevant product categories, driving collaboration and execution to optimize value through category management and sourcing.
Health CareSoftwareSupply Chain ManagementVeterinary
Responsibilities
Responsible for establishing and maintaining strong supplier relationships as a commercial liaison, creating strategies and deployment tactics to optimize sales performance for the preferred manufacturer
Support supplier selection and negotiation processes, along with executing sourcing activities
Support the development and implementation of product strategies, including new supplier identification, current assortment assessment, expansion and rationalization of products categories, and product research processes
Independently develop new product and supplier options to support overall business strategy and growth for Covetrus Proprietary Brands
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
Maintain and proactively manage contract pipeline, including proactive identification of upcoming key contract renewals and negotiation opportunities
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, finance, supply chain, and legal to increase efficiency in commercial execution
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in business administration or other relevant degree
4-6 years' experience in related field (supply chain, procurement, sourcing, etc.)
Demonstrated business acumen, strong ability to harness strategic sourcing to help drive business value
Structured approach to program management, proven ability to deliver results from multiple projects
Cross-functional experience, knowledge or past experience with sourcing systems and operations a plus
Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and collaborative skills are essential
Proven experience with Excel and working with databases
Demonstrated experience delivering actionable insight
Have a passion for sourcing, interpreting, and visualizing data
Independently identify and set priorities in rapidly changing and ambiguous environment
Learn new technologies, processes, and tools
Ability to work with large data sets
Experience in business, manufacturer, and customer analytics
Experience conveying key insights from complex analysis in summarized business terms
Strong analytical and quantitative skills including the ability to use market and data research
Benefits
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
Company
Covetrus
Covetrus specializes in the production and distribution, inventory management, software and prescription management for veterinary care.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-05-25Acquired
2021-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Benjamin Wolin
Chief Executive Officer
Henning Smith
VP, Architecture Fellow
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