Global procurement Lead - Indirect Materials

About Phibro Animal Health Corporation

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.

Phibro is a diversified company. In addition to, animal nutrition and health, we manufacture and market products for ethanol performance, microbials for plants, home and industrial applications, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets.

 

Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $1 billion and are supported by over 2,300 employees worldwide.

 

The Global procurement Lead - Indirect Materials is an integral part of our Management team based out of our US - Teaneck, NJ site.

 

Position Details

The Global Indirect Procurement Lead is responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement of indirect goods and services, including areas such as IT, marketing, facilities, professional services, travel, and more. This role is tasked with leading the development and execution of procurement strategies, ensuring the best value for the organization, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. The leader will collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business objectives, drive cost savings, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect categories that support business goals, focusing on cost savings, quality, and risk management.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, manage performance, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Lead initiatives to reduce costs without compromising quality or delivery timelines. Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation within the supply chain.
• Manage and mentor a team of Category Managers and foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, providing guidance and development opportunities.
• Engage and align with key business stakeholders on business objectives and outcomes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (HR, IT, Marketing, Finance, etc.) to understand their needs, align procurement initiatives, and ensure value-added services.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks by diversifying suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring contingency plans are in place.
• Use data and analytics to monitor procurement activities, track KPIs, and make informed decisions to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead negotiations for key contracts, ensuring favorable terms on pricing, delivery schedules, quality standards, and service agreements.
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers to ensure they meet company standards and long-term business needs.
• Align procurement activities with corporate sustainability goals, promoting ethical and responsible sourcing.

Key Competencies

VisionaryInitiative and ResponsibilityAccountableAdapting to ChangeActing as a Champion for ChangeCommittedCollaborativeCommunicating EffectivelyBusiness AcumenBuilding and Supporting TeamsAttentive ListeningDetailed OrientedDemonstrating Self-Insight and AwarenessDemonstrating Tenacity and PerseveranceDemonstrating InitiativeDemonstrating Beliefs and PrinciplesDelivering High Quality WorkDrivenGets It DoneGets It Done The Right WayInterpersonal Skills / CommunicationSees What Needs To Get DoneTrustworthyThinking Broadly

Skills

Demonstrated leadership skills consistent with mission and leadership philosophy of the company.Demonstrated leadership skills sufficient to motivate and influence others.Ability to build effective teams, coach and develop othersAbility to demonstrate and provide examples of continuous personal development and improvement.Excellent analytical capability to include financial analysis.Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Chemicals, or related field (Master’s preferred).