Job Description

Senior Procurement Specialist

Location : Shawnee, Kansas (Hybrid – 2–3 days on site per week)

Salary : $110,000 – $130,000 DOE

Reporting to : Global Head of Procurement

Company Overview

This organisation is a global leader in contract development and manufacturing for the animal health and pharmaceutical sectors. With operations spanning the US, Europe, and APAC, the company partners with some of the world’s most recognised healthcare brands to bring complex products to market efficiently and compliantly. The business is underpinned by strong values, cross-functional collaboration, and an agile approach to customer delivery.

Role Summary

This is a senior-level procurement role responsible for managing sourcing strategies and supplier relationships across multiple US manufacturing sites. The successful candidate will take ownership of the procurement of direct materials—such as APIs, excipients, packaging, and consumables—and may expand into indirect and CapEx categories over time. With a strong focus on value generation, supplier performance, and continuity of supply, this role is critical to supporting production goals and the broader supply chain strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across assigned US sites, aligning local sourcing with global procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships for raw materials, packaging, indirect services, and logistics providers.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms, driving cost savings, cash flow optimisation, and service improvement.
• Implement and maintain supplier KPIs, lead regular supplier reviews, and establish long-term strategic partnerships.
• Support and lead global sourcing projects and tenders, particularly for high-value or complex categories.
• Set inventory parameters (MOQ, lead times, safety stock) in collaboration with Supply Chain leadership to automate purchasing and reduce working capital.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks by qualifying alternate sources and leading contingency planning.
• Collaborate with Site GMs and Finance to contribute to budget planning and commercial strategies.
• Monitor and action material-related deviations, CAPAs, and material change controls.
• Contribute to the development of customer pricing models through accurate cost input and market insight.
• Ensure procurement compliance with FDA, GMP, and corporate quality standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience, including direct materials; exposure to indirect/CapEx categories a plus.
• Experience within animal health, pharmaceutical, CMO/CDMO, or life sciences manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory compliance in procurement processes.
• Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills, both locally and globally.
• Proven ability to manage suppliers across multiple sites and execute sourcing strategies.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of eSourcing or Source-to-Pay tools desirable.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a commercial mindset.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Fort Dodge and other US manufacturing sites as needed.

Hybrid Working Model

• 2–3 days per week onsite at Shawnee, KS
• Remaining days can be worked remotely
• Occasional travel to Fort Dodge and other US locations

Ideal Attributes

• Self-motivated and accountable with a proactive mindset
• Able to influence and communicate at all levels
• Detail-oriented while balancing strategic thinking
• Values collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement

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