Job Description

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer health products, as well as animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Animal Health Global Supplier Management (AH-GSM) is an organization of approximately two hundred professionals with the common objective of compliant, competitive, and innovative acquisition of goods & services from leading suppliers and partners that deliver a competitive advantage to Global Animal Health Manufacturing.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Role:

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the field of animal health biologics? Our company is looking for a Senior Specialist to drive the growth of our outsourcing activities and enhance our internal direct material procurement for biologics. In this pivotal role, you will focus on sourcing, innovations, negotiation, implementation of contracts, and supplier management to support for Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) as well as biologic direct material suppliers supplying our internal manufacturing sites.

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic team, where you will play a crucial role in fostering innovation, leading negotiations, and managing supplier relationships that are essential to the success of our company’s Animal Health division. Your expertise will help us deliver high-quality biologics that improve animal health and well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sourcing Strategy & Implementation: Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies and cost reduction initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead global project teams and serve as the key account manager for strategic external manufacturers, ensuring optimal performance and relationship management.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Contract Management: Cultivate a deep understanding of stakeholder needs, implement robust contracting and negotiation strategies, and provide expert guidance in risk mitigation.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify and promote opportunities for improvement in collaboration with suppliers, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• On-Site Collaboration: This position requires at least two days a week on-site in Salamanca, with flexibility for remote work.
  

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proactive & Adaptive: A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

• Industry Experience: Experience in biotechnology operations or managing outsourcing projects. Strong focus on value creation, proactive risk mitigation, supplier relationship management and cost optimization Experienced in the operations and governance of sourcing projects.

• Experienced in the operations and governance of sourcing projects.

• Understanding of global supply chain principles in a global environment.

• Project Management & Communication: Ability to manage multiple complex projects, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication in English.

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with ERP systems (experience with Ariba is a plus); quick to learn new software systems.

• Educational Background & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent expertise in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain, or related fields, with 5 years of relevant work experience.

• Proficient English and Spanish speaking and writing skills.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Benchmarking, Continual Improvement Process, Contract Management, Data Analytics, Driving Continuous Improvement, Financial Acumen, Influencing Skills, Logistics, Management Process, Multi-Management, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Structures, Procurement, Procurement Management, Production Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Science, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Software {+ 4 more}

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Job Posting End Date:

07/16/2025

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