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Covetrus North America, LLC Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing in Dublin, Ohio
The Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for supporting strategic and business initiatives across relevant product categories. The Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing will work closely with Business Partners (commercial, finance, supply chain, legal) to drive collaboration and accelerate execution, resulting in the best available value through category management, strategic sourcing, and business development. EST time zone preferred RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for establishing and maintaining strong supplier relationships as a commercial liaison, creating strategies and deployment tactics to optimize sales performance for the preferred manufacturer Support supplier selection and negotiation processes, along with executing sourcing activities Support the development and implementation of product strategies, including new supplier identification, current assortment assessment, expansion and rationalization of products categories, and product research processes Independently develop new product and supplier options to support overall business strategy and growth for Covetrus Proprietary Brands Support the negotiation of contracts, rebates, and statements of work with suppliers to drive profitability, while allowing our sales team a complete, competitive portfolio of product categories Maintain and proactively manage contract pipeline, including proactive identification of upcoming key contract renewals and negotiation opportunities Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve operational issues that arise internally or externally regarding our suppliers Support increased collaboration with internal Business Partners including commercial, finance, supply chain, and legal to increase efficiency in commercial execution Document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for core business functions and processes Execute and support portfolio strategies using standard sourcing/supplier management processes and professional program management practices Demonstrate value contribution to the business, using key performance indicators to track and report progress Identify projects that can impact business growth, provide regular updates on project performance, and report on EBITDA impact to business Monitor strategy implementation and contract compliance Support supplier business reviews and trade show attendance, as needed Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in business administration or other relevant degree 4-6 years' experience in related field (supply chain, procurement, sourcing, etc.) Demonstrated business acumen, strong ability to harness strategic sourcing to help drive business value Structured approach to program management, proven ability to deliver results from multiple projects Cross-functional experience, knowledge or past experience with sourcing systems and operations a plus Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and collaborative skills are essential COMPETENCIES (Skills and Abilities) Proven experience with Excel and working with databases Demonstrated experience delivering actionable insight Have a passion for sourcing, interpreting, and visualizing data Independently identify and set priorities in rapidly changing and ambiguous environment Learn new technologies, processes, and tools Ability to work with large data sets Experience in business, manufacturer, and customer analytics Experience conveying key insights from complex analysis in summarized business terms Strong analytical and quantitative skills including the ability to use market and data research PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals