Procurement Associate

Zoetis est le leader mondial de la santé animale, voué à accompagner ses clients et leurs entreprises. S'appuyant sur plus de 70 ans d'expérience en santé animale, Zoetis découvre, développe, fabrique et commercialise des vaccins et des médicaments vétérinaires, complétés par des produits de diagnostic et des tests génétiques, ainsi que par une gamme de services. Zoetis est au service des vétérinaires, des éleveurs d'animaux de rente et de ceux qui élèvent et prennent soin des animaux de compagnie et de rente, avec la vente de ses produits dans plus de 100 pays.

Zoetis compte environ collègues qui soutiennent nos activités dans les domaines des ventes, de la recherche et du développement, de la fabrication et de diverses fonctions mondiales. Lorsque vous rejoindrez Zoetis, vous aurez l'opportunité d'apprendre, de développer vos compétences et d'enrichir votre carrière de nombreuses manières : formation sur le terrain, travail sur des projets ambitieux ou simple apprentissage entre pairs et managers. Nous bâtissons notre prochaine génération de leaders en investissant dans le développement de nos collègues.

Cette nouvelle opportunité au sein de Zoetis est pour vous

Position Summary

Part of the Louvain-la-Neuve procurement team, you will manage procurement master data and will support the site procurement team on specific procurement categories & initiatives as required.

Position Responsibilities

About the Role:

As part of the LLN Procurement team, you will manage the site's Direct Spend categories and can contribute to Global Initiatives. You will work closely with different teams across the company to help drive key projects and improvements.

What You'll Do:

* Lead cost reduction initiative

* Coordinate projects to qualify new suppliers and materials

* Support the timely delivery of parts and materials, ensuring they meet standards (Quality, Cost and OTIF)

* Oversee and enhance our supplier partnership

* Maintain accurate procurement data and master records

Our team focuses on making processes simpler and better through standardization and continuous improvement. You'll also work alongside Supply Chain colleagues who handle purchase orders and follow-ups based on manufacturing plans.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement information in SAP and other internal databases, including supplier details, pricing, delivery times, and product specifications
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to support project execution that impacts the site
• Source new products and support internal stakeholder for qualification
• Gathers and analyzes statistical data to assess the feasibility of purchasing materials and identify opportunities for cost savings
• Assist with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and competitive bids, review supplier proposals, and negotiate prices and terms
• Work closely with suppliers and internal customers to resolve any quality, process, or supply issues
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) policies and procedures

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Demonstrated ability to work collectively with procurement team, other enabling functions, and other manufacturing.
• Serves as the external liaison to suppliers.

RESOURCES MANAGED

Financial Accountability

Participate in budget activities

Supervision

Reports to Procurement Site Lead.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Indicate the formal education, certification or license required and/or preferred. Include the minimum number of years of relevant experience required for the position (where legally permissible).

• Master's degree in business or sciences
• A 2 years' experience in procurement or supply chain
• A good understanding of the Manufacturing environment

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Indicate the technical skills required and/or preferred, as applicable.

• Business English
• Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude
• Able to work effectively on a fast-paced team in a professional environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail
• Experienced in data analysis using Excel strongly preferred
• Good SAP Procurement system experience strongly preferred

Notre offre:

Vous ferez partie d'un environnement de travail international avec de la place pour l'ownership et le développement personnel.

Nous offrons un excellent package de rémunération (chèques-repas, écochèques, frais de déplacements, package assurances et Fonds de pension…)

Un équilibre vie privée et vie professionnelle

About Zoetis
At
Zoetis
, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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