Procurement Category Manager

At VetPartners, our commitment to quality care stems from a vision shared by our founders to create a world-class vet community that delivers leading animal health care, focused on making a real difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them.       

VetPartners has embarked on a journey of enterprise-wide growth and a business improvement strategy. We seek to establish true partnerships with our clinics and supply partners delivering growth and innovation for all.  Our values represent the cornerstone of how we achieve this together.      

It is a new era for the VetPartners Procurement team. We are a group-wide function, and our job is to provide best practice procurement advice and deliver a service that adds value to our business partners. The team is positioned to drive change and continuous improvement across the business, whilst providing excellent client experiences for our stakeholders.      

The Opportunity      

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Procurement Category Manager to join the ANZ Procurement Team, which provides procurement expertise to both the VetPartners and United Vets Group. This position requires a passionate individual with the ability to achieve results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.         

What's Offer You      

A highly engaging and supportive work environment in a culture that values, recognises and rewards quality performance. We take an active interest in your learning and development and create opportunities for you to grow at VetPartners.      

• Competitive salary package including base + super + annual bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working, we value flexibility, and our people work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing, development, and performance.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• a collection of employee benefits that speak to your passions and motivations at all stages of life, and also help take care of your own furry friends, too!
• Support and guidance within one of the strongest networks of veterinary sector professionals.
• Training programs through our purpose-built training center and learning and development platforms within the Vetpartners group.’
• An inclusive, team-first company with people at the core of everything we do.  We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or life stage.

The role of Procurement Category Manager role will include:      

Sourcing & Category Execution      

• Delivery of best-in-market pricing advantage through effective negotiation strategies.
• Strategic sourcing events, including RFQ/RFP/RFI, and collaborative sourcing, to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and technology standards to our clinics.
• Evaluate supplier offerings for innovative products and initiatives to reduce costs and keep stakeholders informed of new and emerging technology.

Supplier Performance Management      

• Improve ANZ performance through supplier consolidation, evaluating commercial supplier arrangements and developing strategic partnerships. Continuously look to implement operational efficiencies and challenge the 'norm' across supply relationships.
• Manage KPI, SLA, risk and governance strategies across suppliers. Conduct effective supplier partner quarterly performance reviews.
• Identify and execute promotional strategies and marketing plans in partnership with suppliers and the VetPartners marketing team.

Contract Management      

• Negotiate favourable commercial terms to deliver best value outcomes, including rebate-type agreements, to achieve increased profitability with each cycle.
• Ensure procurement activities support Social and Sustainable Procurement objectives and targets      

Clinic Service Support      

• Support the clinics in the purchase of capital requirements and equipment repairs.
• Support VP Help (Jira) for supplier support for the VP clinic network.
• Drive the ANZ COGS reduction programs.
• Support the implementation of pricing strategy and governance framework.
• Ensure our clinics follow relevant regulations and compliance requirements.

The Successful Applicant      

Skills & Qualifications      

• Previous experience in Contract Management and sourcing and/or formal Procurement environment.
• A track record in identifying and delivering sustained cost-reduction opportunities.
• Experience in building strong business relationships and working collaboratively with a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Change management experience in a complex multi-divisional and/or project-based organisation.
• Degree qualified in business or a related field, Procurement Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, ideally CIPS qualified.
• Experience in a multi-site operations environment (e.g. franchise business model).
• Highly accountable for areas of responsibility, performance objectives and quality of deliverables.
• Self-reliant, proactive, anticipates and takes initiative to deliver results and meet customer expectations.
• Commercial acumen & strategic thinking.   

How To Apply:  

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 VetPartners is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities. We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse, and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience, and abilities.  

A note to recruitment agencies: We are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.  We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.  No agencies required.