Director Procurement, Animal Health Technology Solutions (Global)

About the position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director, Animal Health Technology Solutions Procurement. This global leadership role will shape procurement strategy across direct materials, indirect services and capital investment, covering categories such as plastics, printed circuit board assemblies, microchips, electronic components, metals, external manufacturing and other technology solutions supporting animal health operations.

Reporting to the Executive Director responsible for Indirect Services and Animal Health Technology Solutions Procurement, you will lead a global team of approximately six procurement professionals. You will partner with senior leaders across manufacturing, supply chain, research and development, commercial operations, finance, quality, regulatory affairs, engineering and technology to deliver value, strengthen supply resilience and support business growth and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver global procurement and category strategies across direct materials, indirect services and capital investment.
• Lead strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, contract management and supplier governance to deliver sustainable value, innovation and operational excellence.
• Build trusted partnerships with senior business leaders and provide market, supplier and commercial insights to support business decisions and investment planning.
• Manage supplier performance, third-party risk, due diligence, business continuity and compliance across global operations and supply chains.
• Lead, coach and develop a global procurement team, creating an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Advance procurement capabilities through process improvement, digital tools, data-informed decision-making and support for business transformation and integration activities

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, information technology, finance, procurement or a related discipline.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management or supplier relationship management, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience developing and implementing global sourcing and category strategies and leading complex commercial negotiations.
• Experience supporting technology-enabled products, electronics, manufacturing operations or direct-material supply chains.
• Knowledge of relevant categories such as electronic components, microchips, printed circuit board assemblies, plastics, metals, external manufacturing and technology solutions.
• The ability to lead global teams and work effectively across functions, regions and a complex organizational structure.
• Strong commercial judgement, financial analysis, negotiation, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and senior-level influencing skills, together with resilience, curiosity and an innovative mindset.
• Professional fluency in English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in animal health, medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, technology or manufacturing would be an advantage

Benefits

• Compensation packet varies by country and will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• For the United States, the salary range is USD \$156,900-\$247,000.
• For Austria, the minimum annual gross salary is EUR 100,300 and varies according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate
• Compensation for other locations will be aligned with local market practices and salary structures.