PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead sourcing and category support for the materials and equipment our Veterinary Reference Laboratories depend on, including consumables, reagents, biological materials, diagnostic materials, and high-value analytical testing equipment.Build strong relationships with lab, operations, quality, regulatory, logistics, business, and Global Procurement partners so you can understand what matters most and turn those priorities into practical sourcing strategies.Own sourcing projects from start to finish, from identifying the opportunity and evaluating suppliers to negotiating, contracting, implementing, and managing supplier performance.Work independently and use good judgment to move regional priorities forward, while staying closely connected to Global Procurement and key stakeholders for alignment and support.Create sourcing plans that balance cost, quality, service, supply continuity, regulatory ex...