Site Procurement Leader

This role reports to the Global Category Strategy Leader - MFA/API/Nutrition and leads procurement activities (Direct and Indirect) for the EU Medicated Feed Additives manufacturing sites (Catania & Medolla), to ensure uninterrupted supply of quality materials and services in the most cost-effective manner. In addition to the site procurement responsibilities this role takes a lead in developing & executing strategic plans for Raw Material and packaging material sub categories.

Acts as part of the Site Leadership Team(SLT) and drives site initiatives to reduce costs of purchased goods and services. The role will have a strong relationship with the site Leadership team.

Ensures that all Procurement activities are carried out in an ethical manner and in compliance with all Zoetis policies and procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Supply
- Ensure reliable and timely supply of raw and packaging materials for the sites
- Ensure that suppliers provide products and services to the timing and quality standards required
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure that acute and chronic supplier performance issues are addressed to avoid disruption to manufacturing or supply
- Proactively and systematically identify risk involved in supply chains(quality, EHS, cost and delivery risks) and develop/implement mitigation plans
- Support resolution of major quality issues arising with a supplier on the delivery of their goods, or related to unacceptable findings resulting from a quality audit
- Ensure that new suppliers are qualified in compliance with internal Change Control procedures and

Cost improvement
- Own and be accountable for site budget for direct materials, defining and providing standard costs and monitoring and forecasting Purchase Price Variance through the financial year
- Generate and update a cost reduction plan and budget for the site by working closely with Suppliers and Site Management
- Ensure the execution of planned and opportunistic cost reduction initiatives to deliver and exceed budget
- Work closely with suppliers to provide input into category strategies and roll out supply agreements (contracts) which have a beneficial impact on site costs (Raw Materials and Indirect)
- Define and execute sustainable and continuous cost reduction (CIP) and dual sourcing projects for the site, working closely with the site

Compliance & Supplier Relationship Management:

- Interpret, oversee and assure the implementation of corporate global policies, site and business specific guidelines and manufacturing SOPs within the site Procurement function
- Observe and ensure compliance to GSS policies and procedures
- Insure purchasing activities comply with site and government policies. Develop and sustain compliance standards that impact GMP.
- Establish and lead supplier relationship management program
- Assure the appropriate level of interactions and communications with key site stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering/Technology, Finance, etc.)

Establish appropriate tools (scorecards, etc) for communication, monitoring progress of implementation and ongoing compliance

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly reports to the Platform Procurement Leader with dotted line reporting to site leader. Part of the site leadership team

Strong working relationship with the Platform lead, Site Management teams at Catania and Medolla, such as Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Engineering, Finance, EHS and all functions that affect operations

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Role is based in Catania (strongly preferred location). Travel percentage 25% to suppliers and to Catania & Medolla

**About Zoetis**
At Zoetis we are passionate about our customers and the animals in their care. We discover, develop and manufacture the world's most innovative and effective products for animal health-medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, genetic tests, biodevices-and we are creating the next generation of integrated solutions and services to support this evolving industry. We know our people drive our success. Our colleagues are proud of our company culture and the meaningful role we play in caring for animals. The Zoetis Core Beliefs define the commitments we make to our colleagues, customers and stakeholders every day. They have guided the creation of our award-winning workplace and our proud position as a leading partner of choice in animal health.

**Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**
Our Colleagues Make the Difference, and we know their differences make Zoetis stronger. We strive to create an environment where each colleague feels valued and cared for and where we can be our best every day. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus and commitment begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities (50% of our executive team members are women), and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and industry. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, representing