Great Care, Delivered™ is the promise that we make to our customers.  If you have a passion for helping animals, and a love for serving others – we want you to help us deliver on that promise by joining our Procurement Team. 

The Procurement Manager is responsible for mitigating supply risk, controlling material costs, and preventing out-of-stock conditions. This manager helps ensure the procurement department procures materials in concert with overall business strategies and enables efficient inventory management and production scheduling. To properly evaluate risk, the manager will oversee quality events seeking root causes and assist department owners with cost reduction opportunities. This manager will oversee the day-to-day procurement activities for indirect and direct goods (ie. chemicals, packaging, shipping supplies, lab supplies, office supplies or other site requested items) for all Wedgewood sites. Responsibilities will include material rationalization, process standardization, and multi-site integration efforts.

When and where will you work?

• This position will be located at our Swedesboro, NJ office, working a hybrid schedule.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct procurement activities within the firm’s applicable Policies and Procedures and applicable laws and regulations while continually seeking opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with business unit managers to ensure purchases meet the quality, cost, and functionality; and analyze forecast requirements to meet sales demand (Demand planning/ROP management)
• Oversee the department’s procurement decisions for cost, quality & delivery reliability via Blanket Orders and individual Purchase Orders to meet customer needs.
• Negotiate and administer complex procurement contracts that encompass cost savings and delivery.
• Ensure the continuous, reliable supply of goods and services that drives an uninterrupted flow by evaluating vendors and materials for the best overall solution to the business.
• Qualify vendors, evaluate bids, and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods.
• Track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain a database of vendor information.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in procurement practices and technologies and market trends related to assigned categories of goods and services.
• Continually seeking process opportunities within the team (i.e., technical solutions, process improvements, etc.)
• Guide team member development through accountability, motivation, engagement, influence, and empowerment. Plan for succession within the supply chain team.
• Provide continuous development opportunities to ensure staff members possess the required skill levels to perform their tasks proficiently.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Who you are:

• Proven ability to break down barriers and develop strong working relationships across the organization in all functional areas.
• Proven ability to anticipate and effectively manage and implement change.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and organize a team around the major responsibilities of a Procurement function and hold people accountable for performance.
• Proven negotiating, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Strong business acumen and experience collaborating across various levels within a diverse, global organization.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to put together complex planning.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

What you’ve done:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 7-10+ years of experience in the Procurement field.
• 5+ years of managerial experience in Procurement.
• Proven track record of successful leadership, negotiation, and strategic communication.
• Technical Skills:
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Solid ERP experience, preferably with MAS500, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of procurement and related supply chain system capabilities.
• Prefer previous work experience using Coupa.
• Additional Knowledge (bonus points!)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of contractual and legal matters related to expenditures.
• FDA, NIOSH, and OSHA knowledge is a plus.
• Previous healthcare or pharmacy business experience is a plus.

What’s in it for you:

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution to help you save for the future
• Company Paid Life and disability insurance
• Access to voluntary insurance options
• A generous paid time off program that increases every year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for growth - We believe in promoting from within and do so through our internal job posting program!
• Compensation: The range for this position is $100,000-$130,000 commensurate with the individual’s experience and qualifications.

About Us

Wedgewood is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medications. Its recent merger with Blue Rabbit enables the company to provide veterinarians with next-generation software to streamline patient care and marks a significant evolution in services. Together Blue Rabbit and Wedgewood serve more than 70,000 veterinary professionals and one million animals annually.