Senior Sourcing Specialist, IT

November 20

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Banfield Pet Hospital

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Veterinary Medicine • pets • pet healthcare • small animal healthcare • veterinary research

10,000+

Description

• The Sr. Sourcing Specialist – Indirect supports the Category Managers in maximizing value in the assigned indirect category(s) which support the daily operation of the business. • The role is responsible for the sourcing of goods and services and leading the contracting process with those suppliers. • The Sr. Sourcing Specialist manages supplier relationships and takes a lead role on cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies. • The Sr. Sourcing Specialist works to ensure MVH hospitals have an uninterrupted supply of goods, services and equipment at the lowest overall demonstrated cost and to develop, foster and maintain effective communication and relationships with all internal and external customers. • They participate in the development, implementation, managing and monitoring of world-class supply network practices ensuring the best value to the organization. • They will fulfill their purpose through proactive problem-solving and communication skills, a focus on the internal customer, and contributing to our Mars Petcare purpose of a better world for pets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree • 5-years of experience in purchasing cycles and buying processes • Knowledge of purchasing regulations, legal compliance, policies and procedures with demonstrated advanced negotiations, contract and sourcing skills • Background and experience in at least one or more of the following sourcing categories: IT, Facilities, Legal, Marketing, Corporate Affairs, HR and/or Consultants • Preferred: Strong understanding of the veterinary health market, including products, services and customer needs • Preferred: Ability to understand and interpret key financial statements and components of ROTA. • Preferred Understanding of and ability to conduct SWOT, TOWS Matrix, and/or Porter’s Five Forces Model

Benefits

• Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love. • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones. • Fertility and family-building assistance. • Paid Parental leave. • Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance. • Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability. • Competitive referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid. • Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match. • Commuter Benefits. • Legal Plan. • Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account. • Mental health support and resources. • Paid Volunteering. • Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets. • Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions. • Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs). • A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.