Indirect Purchasing Manager
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As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing , producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.
We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.
Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.
As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.
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We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Indirect Purchasing Manager to lead all non-production indirect spend categories across our U.S. operations. This includes, but is not limited to: marketing, communication, consulting, HR services, supply chain, car fleet, and travel.
This role will be responsible for building and executing category roadmaps aligned with the company's business objectives, identifying cost-saving opportunities, mitigating risks, and driving value through supplier relationships and internal collaboration.
Responsibilities and Key Duties:
•Own and manage all indirect (non-production) purchasing categories across the U.S.
•Define and implement sourcing strategies and roadmaps to support business goals.
•Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management for key categories.
•Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments (marketing, HR, finance, operations) to understand needs and ensure alignment.
•Monitor market trends, analyze spend data, and identify cost optimization opportunities.
•Partner with Finance to ensure budget adherence, compliance, and value tracking.
•Contribute to supplier risk assessments and performance reviews.
•Support global or regional initiatives as needed.
Core Competencies:
Influence others – Acts to defend Ceva’s long term interests and creates a culture based on their influence
Drive ambition and accountability – Optimizes enterprise-wide performance
Collaborate with empathy – Promotes a collaborative environment
Engage and develop – Drives conditions for optimal performance
Shape solutions out of complexity – Works to challenge the status quo
Strong communication and documentation skills
Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently
User centric approach: pedagogy, communication, wants to help
Must be a team player
Technical / Functional Competencies:
Advanced key procurement skills: Contract negotiations, strategic sourcing, management of supplier relationship lifecycle, understanding of risk mitigation principles, and understanding of various cost evaluation methods (TCO, ROI, Payback Period, etc.)
Results driven, innovative & creative
Aligns and energizes behind common objectives, action-oriented & willing to face challenging situations
The ability to formulate and articulate a strategy and business case and build a tactical path
Demonstrates candor; ability to respectfully challenge senior leadership
Comfort/familiarity with constructing presentations, organization communications, and business cases
Strong ability to build relationships and networks with multiple functions and at the leadership levels
Strong analytical capabilities and negotiation skills
Self-starter and independent worker
Strong leadership skills
Qualifications:
Education –Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain management, Business, Engineering.
Work Experience –5+ year track record in a mature purchasing organization
Experience in Sourcing Indirect spends categories (including Marketing, Communication, IT, Travel, Facilities and others)
Other - NA
Physical Requirements:
100% Verbal and written communication
Working Conditions:
Typical office environment.
Travel Required:
This position will require approximately 10% overnight travel.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this jobThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the jobThis job description is not an employment contractCeva reserves the right to modify job duties and/or job descriptions at any time to meet the needs of the business.
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**Ceva is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceva encourages men and women, members of all racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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Qualifications:
Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain management, Business, Engineering.
Work Experience – 5+ year track record in a mature purchasing organization
Experience in Sourcing Indirect spends categories (including Marketing, Communication, IT, Travel, Facilities and others)
Other - NA
Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) is the 5th largest global animal health company, led by experienced veterinarians, whose mission is to provide innovative health solutions for all animals to ensure the highest level of care and well-being.
Our portfolio includes preventive medicine such as vaccines and animal welfare products, pharmaceutical solutions for farm and companion animals, as well as equipment and services to provide the best experience for our customers.
With more than 7,200 employees located in 47 countries, Ceva strives daily to bring to life its vision as a One Health company: “Together, beyond animal health”. Our 21 R&D centers and 32 production sites worldwide attest to our commitment to research and the development of increasingly innovative solutions.
2025 turnover: €1.92 billion.
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