Vendor Management Specialist

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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The Target Pay Range for this position is as follows:

• Loveland, Colorado: The Target Pay Range for this position is $60,000-$75,000 annually.
• Fountain Valley, California: The Target Pay Range for this position is $63,000 - $79,000 annually.

• New York, NY: The Target Pay Range for this position is $66,000 - $82,000 annually.

At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

The primary responsibility of the Vendor Management Specialist is to manage the supplier lifecycle including onboarding of suppliers for multiple entities and systems and assisting in managing item master and contract data. They will be the primary resource, subject matter expert, trainer and process owner of the supplier onboarding and deactivation and item master processes in ensuring a diverse and appropriate supply base for the various Science and Diagnostics division entities.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform functions.

• Manages financial and purchasing system onboarding and deactivation process for SDx companies.
• Maps suppliers from divisional Purchasing Systems to financial payment system.
• Supports Category Managers and Operational Purchasing Managers.
• Provides financial period KPI metrics and updates for management.
• Manages Company’s Preferred Terms, payment methods, and prepay requirements with vendors.
• Maintains Approved Supplier List (ASL) and supplier categorization.
• Assists in managing SDx companies item master records and data.
• Creates Supplier Contracts in ERP.
• Works with suppliers to comply with the Company’s Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Oversees compliance to Company Purchasing Policy and best practices.
• Liaises between the supply chain, operations, and other functions.
• Supports sourcing and supplier management policies and procedures and directs programs.
• Develops strong supplier relationships and working knowledge of supplier’s processes.
• Supports annual cost savings targets.
• Works cross functionally to reduce expenses and improve efficiencies – challenge “status quo”.
• May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
• Shares a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that associates will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.

            REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain or Finance or equivalent background
• Two+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, finance, risk mitigation, and/or relationship management.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   

• Proven ability to lead internal and external stakeholders indirectly to achieve cost, service quality, and time to market commitments.
• Ability to communicate and interface proficiently on computer, phone, and in person to work cross functionally within multiple departments.
• Ability to work independently with directional supervision.
• Excellent computer skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and be persuasive.
• Aptitude for understanding manufacturing and laboratory needs.
• Advanced organization skills and excellent follow-up skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform under deadlines and constraints.
• Successful in managing change through all levels of the organization.
• Intermediate proficiency with ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with Oracle & SAP.
• Intermediate to Advanced Experience with Excel, Smartsheets and/or Power BI.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to form and articulate valid conclusions.
• Ability to quickly derive data-driven insights and make decisions based on those insights.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain and Manufacturing efficiencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Extensive sitting, phone, and computer use.
• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers.
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch.
• May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 10 lbs.
• Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person
• Ability to communicate verbally on the telephone and in person
• Fluency in the English language

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, ERP Purchasing System, email, and the internet. 

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.