Job Overview Associate Director, Procurement – Eggs & Birds Category within Integral Supplier Management of the Animal Health division. Candidate may be based in Salamanca (Spain), Millsboro (USA) or Boxmeer (Netherlands). Responsibilities Lead strategic initiatives for the Eggs & Birds category aligned with Animal Health Global Supplier Management priorities. Set strategic and operational objectives to strengthen procurement capabilities, secure supply lines and support budget and growth plans in partnership with key stakeholders. Serve as the AH‑GSM sourcing and procurement partner to key animal health stakeholder groups. Own category performance across supplier value management, risk, supplier performance and financial results. Drive operational execution across sourcing, supply risk, supplier performance, cost improvement, sustainability, working capital, production planning, materials management, quality, technology transfers, investigations and continuous improvement. Translate procurement strategy into disciplined execution in partnership with operations and functional leaders. Lead operational, financial, administrative, and technical management of procurement activities. Lead supplier selection and contract execution to secure required quality, service, productivity and savings. Act as a technical and operational resource to resolve procurement system issues and ensure compliance with integral standards. Become the market reference for the Eggs & Birds category and bring deep market insight. Build end‑to‑end understanding of egg‑based vaccine production to align sourcing with manufacturing, quality and supply needs.



Own supplier strategy in an oligopolistic market to secure best‑in‑class quality, optimal cost and assured supply. Lead a high‑performing cross‑functional team to deliver critical process improvement projects. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Veterinary Science, Science, Manufacturing or a related discipline. 3–5 years of leadership experience in procurement. Strong experience in strategy development, planning, negotiation and execution. 5–10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management or technical operations within a manufacturing environment, ideally in animal health, pharmaceuticals or consumer goods. English language proficiency required. Travel required: 20–25%. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in the animal health and/or biopharmaceutical industry, including manufacturing, supply chain management and supplier/category management best practices. Knowledge of supply chain technologies, performance management and reporting, and operations management best practices. Advanced capabilities in sourcing and supplier strategies, sourcing methodology, cost optimisation, supplier relationship management, negotiation skills, financial/legal aspects of procurement and supplier risk management. Category sourcing expertise in direct materials. Strong business acumen and the ability to operate beyond traditional supplier management boundaries. Experience leading cross‑functional teams in complex, matrixed environments. Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills. Salary The salary range for this role is $129,000 - $203,100 applicable to U. S. positions. Compensation may differ for other locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Assoc. Dir, Procurement – Eggs & Birds Category (Salamanca) - $129,000 - $203,100 A Year (Madrid)
🏢 Integral Supplier Management
📍 Madrid