Associate Specialist, Procurement - Animal Health ( Dong Nai site)

Job Description

Responsible for the sourcing & purchasing of direct/indirect materials & indirect services within the scope of site procurement. The incumbent will be responsible for the identification & realization of initiatives aimed at improving the overall performance of assigned spend categories. Analyzing controls & procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness will be a cornerstone of the role.

Primary Responsibilities (but not limited to):

- Ensure that the needs of the local business are met through an adequate supply of goods, equipment and services while ensuring compliance needs, all laws & internal policies, procedures and global category strategies.

- Monitor compliance with pricing standards in site business plan to minimize adverse PPV.

- Run sourcing events and process Purchase Orders/Requisitions

- Defend the commercial and legal interests of the local business by setting up purchase contracts, managing disputes and mediation with suppliers.

- Collaborates with the Centralized Procurement Team to ensure set up new of vendors and any changes to Vendor Master Data required.

- Collaborate with Supply Chain to make necessary updates to procurement aspects of Material Master Data.

- Leverages superior analytical skills to collaborate with Site Leadership on service level agreements, supplier issues, and other material planning aspects.

- Implement an ongoing Vendor KPIs/Supplier Scorecards, working with suppliers to develop strategies for improving deficient performance.

- Enforce specific rules on procurement, procurement procedures and financial policies (FRAP).

Leverage the Global Procurement team & act as the key business partner for the:

- Review quotes and contract language escalating to the Global resource where appropriate.

- Support Quality group as it relates to supplier compliance initiatives including aid in maintaining an approved supplier lists.

- Review MRP reports & process purchase orders for materials requirements from approved suppliers.

- Work with Supply Chain to ensure materials are on-hand, on time, & available to support technical operations schedules by following up on deliveries. For delays, provide timely communication to the appropriate internal customers.

- Collaborate with Supply Chain Planners to maintain inventory levels in accordance with organization goals, by reviewing & maintaining MRP data.

Desired Experience/Education/Skills:
Education Minimum Requirement:

- B.A. or B.S. degree preferably in Business, Economics, Science or Engineering.
Required Experience and Skills:

- 2 to 3 years of industry experience.

- Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, negotiation, analytical skills.

- Proficient in English communication
Preferred Experience and Skills:

- Animal Health or Pharmaceutical industry experience.

- Background in strategic sourcing and /or background in sterile process manufacturing.

- Knowledge of technology sourcing activities including RFP development, bid response evaluation, and contract negotiations.

- Ability to communicate in Chinese is a plus

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:
Collaboration, Communication, Procurement, Vendor Data Management
Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
11/30/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE  the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.