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About the Role

Responsible for the procurement and acquisition of goods and services to deliver short-term procurement value, enhance processes, and drive efficiency. This role involves consulting and advising business units on the acquisition of goods and services of basic to moderate complexity, ensuring an uninterrupted supply of necessary items at the lowest overall cost while fostering effective relationships with internal and external customers. The position contributes to developing, implementing, managing, and monitoring world-class supply network practices.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with MVH Commercial, business unit stakeholders, and suppliers to support procurement objectives.
Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including purchase order creation, supplier communications, returns, product recalls, and issue resolution.
Prepare purchase orders, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Compare supplier quotes against specifications, pricing, and availability requirements.
Source routine and low-to-moderate complexity goods and services for hospitals and business units.
Review contract pipeline and assigned catalogs, coordinating with business units and Sourcing on upcoming renewals and procurement needs.
Manage and maintain assigned procurement catalogs, ensuring accurate item data, pricing, supplier information, and alignment with organizational purchasing requirements.
Perform spend analysis, market research, supplier evaluations, and benchmark activities.
Assist with contract negotiations, bids, RFIs, RFQs, and supplier selection activities.
Interpret contract provisions, conduct research, evaluate findings, and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
Partner across MVH Commercial for item and service implementation, supplier enablement, and commodity assignment.
Participate in purchasing process improvement initiatives and recommend efficient procurement methods.
Support implementation activities for assigned commodities and maintain effective supplier and business relationships.
Maintain procurement records, purchasing documentation, and supplier information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain & Logistics, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or other business field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
3 years of relevant professional experience with understanding of the purchasing cycle & buying process.
Ability to understand and interpret key financial statements and components of ROTA.
Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.
Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.

Skills

Understanding of the purchasing cycle & buying process
Preferred knowledge of purchasing regulations, legal compliance, policies and procedures
Demonstrated advanced negotiations, contract and sourcing skills preferred
Preferred ISM certification and understanding

Location

Vancouver, WA
New York, NY
Santa Monica, CA
Tampa, FL

Work Type

Full time
Onsite

Experience Level

3 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain & Logistics, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or other business field preferred

Salary/Compensations

$71,456.00 - $111,650.00

Benefits

Competitive salary
Paid time off & holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Fertility and family-building assistance
Paid Parental leave
Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance
Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match
Commuter Benefits
Legal Plan
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
Mental health support and resources
Paid Volunteering
Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets
Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions
Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs)
A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more

About the Company

As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices made possible by 75,000 Associates who care for millions of pets across nearly 3,000 clinics in more than 20 countries each year.
We are committed to leveraging our reach to make a long-term positive impact on people, pets, and the planet and know our Purpose – A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS – starts with the people who care for them.
We strive to offer unparalleled veterinary care for pets by first and foremost enabling and empowering our Associates to do what they love, whether in primary, specialty, and emergency care or management and leadership.
We value Quality, Efficiency, Responsibility, Mutuality, and Freedom.

Equal Opportunity

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Mars Veterinary Health (MVH)® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced.
MVH is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
MVH complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.