Job description
Modern Animal is on a mission to better the lives of animals by building a place that is better for all of us who love them. We're looking for a Procurement Manager to run all procurement related activities required to support our active clinics, and the construction of our new clinics.
Our ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and will be ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced & fun environment. The candidate will have experience working in retail-focused businesses and ample procurement or supply chain experience.
This role is based in Culver City, California and will require up to 40% travel both in state and out of state. This role will be expected to spend regular time in our clinics in order to develop expertise in the operational foundations of Modern Animal and build strong relationships with Clinic teams.
What you'll be working on:
- Procurement of all veterinary medical equipment, medications, and supplies
- Supplier management and RFP process management
- Manage material master data for all inventory items in Modern Animal ERP system
- In coordination with the Construction team manage the procurement of construction related equipment, fixtures, and furniture
- Support the procurement needs, and the coordination of deliveries for all New Clinic Openings
- Support ongoing inventory needs for all existing Modern Animal clinics, ensure clinic teams have proper education and tools to support the inventory management process
- Manage the activities of 3PL partners, as well as the accuracy of off-site inventory data
- Building process and structure around the in-clinic inventory management process
- Define KPI's for a small team of procurement specialists
- Forecast inventory consumption to inform purchasing behavior
- Cost tracking and managing an inventory budget for each new clinic opening
- Creating a robust list of alternatives for standard inventory items
- Manages supplier performance and quality
Why you'd be a great fit (i.e. skills and qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree with a background in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Operations Management
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management
- Experience working with a broad array of vendors and distributors in the healthcare or veterinary industry is preferred
- Experience with ERP systems (Netsuite preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement
- Experience leading a team of direct reports
- Analytical skill-set and focus on understanding and using data to drive decisions
- Highly skilled Excel user that can organize and optimize large data sets
- Hands-on, can do approach, with zero hesitation to jump into any situation necessary
- SQL proficiency is a plus
- ISM or APICS certification a plus
What you can expect from us:
- Excellent medical, vision, & dental coverage with various options to choose from
- 401k savings plan with a company match
- Flexible time off & paid parental leave
- Free membership to Modern Animal for your pets and discounts on extra services
- Free membership to One Medical for primary care
- Access to behavioral and mental health services
The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $152,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.
We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We're not looking for candidates who are "culture fits." We're looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!
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