Site Procurement Lead
Zoetis
August 07, 2026
Remote friendly (Buellton, CA)
United States
$99,000 - $151,000 USD yearly
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Lead procurement activities (Raw Materials, Packaging, Indirect & Capital) for the Platinum Performance site to ensure uninterrupted, cost-effective supply of quality materials/services.
- Develop and execute strategic (alternate) sourcing plans for raw material subcategories.
- Ensure suppliers meet timing/quality standards; keep FSMA/Quality/GMP documentation current via TraceGains Supplier Management.
- Build and update site cost reduction plan/budget with Category Managers and Site Management; deliver planned and opportunistic cost reductions (target 3–5%).
- Identify cost improvement opportunities for current/future products through collaboration with vendors and Platinum R&D.
- Own direct materials budget, standard costs, and Purchase Price Variance delivery.
- Monitor and address supplier performance issues; support resolution of major supplier quality issues.
- Qualify new suppliers (Quality/Change Control); ensure compliance with Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) and site/government policies.
- Coordinate with key stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering/Technology, R&D, Finance, etc.); use tools (e.g., scorecards) for monitoring compliance and progress.
Qualifications & Experience:
- BS with 5–7 years in animal health/nutrition industry.
- Knowledge of NASC and NSF guidelines; manufacturing-site experience.
- Preferred: equine/companion animal health ingredient/formulation understanding; R&D experience in food/nutraceutical (plus).
Skills:
- Supplier identification/selection/qualification and relationship management; strong contract/price negotiation.
- Project management; strong communication (oral/written); analytical Excel skills for quantifying savings.
- Preferred: Fishbowl, SAP, TraceGains and/or Ariba experience; English communication.
Physical/Work Requirements:
- Hybrid support for Buellton, CA site as required; ~20% travel to suppliers.
- Lead procurement activities (Raw Materials, Packaging, Indirect & Capital) for the Platinum Performance site to ensure uninterrupted, cost-effective supply of quality materials/services.
- Develop and execute strategic (alternate) sourcing plans for raw material subcategories.
- Ensure suppliers meet timing/quality standards; keep FSMA/Quality/GMP documentation current via TraceGains Supplier Management.
- Build and update site cost reduction plan/budget with Category Managers and Site Management; deliver planned and opportunistic cost reductions (target 3–5%).
- Identify cost improvement opportunities for current/future products through collaboration with vendors and Platinum R&D.
- Own direct materials budget, standard costs, and Purchase Price Variance delivery.
- Monitor and address supplier performance issues; support resolution of major supplier quality issues.
- Qualify new suppliers (Quality/Change Control); ensure compliance with Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) and site/government policies.
- Coordinate with key stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering/Technology, R&D, Finance, etc.); use tools (e.g., scorecards) for monitoring compliance and progress.
Qualifications & Experience:
- BS with 5–7 years in animal health/nutrition industry.
- Knowledge of NASC and NSF guidelines; manufacturing-site experience.
- Preferred: equine/companion animal health ingredient/formulation understanding; R&D experience in food/nutraceutical (plus).
Skills:
- Supplier identification/selection/qualification and relationship management; strong contract/price negotiation.
- Project management; strong communication (oral/written); analytical Excel skills for quantifying savings.
- Preferred: Fishbowl, SAP, TraceGains and/or Ariba experience; English communication.
Physical/Work Requirements:
- Hybrid support for Buellton, CA site as required; ~20% travel to suppliers.