Procurement Commodity Manager-Services

Procurement Commodity Manager-Services Great Care, Delivered is the promise that we make to our customers. If you have a passion for helping animals, and a love for serving others we want you to help us deliver on that promise by joining our Procurement Team. The Procurement Service Commodity Manager - is an independent, senior individual contributor who owns sourcing, contracting, and category management for non-product services across Enterprise Procurement (Operations services, HR services, Marketing and Professional Services). This role evaluates service needs, drafts and negotiates terms and conditions, manages contract lifecycles, and drives execution and compliance with senior business leaders across the compounding pharmaceutical organization. When and where will you work? This position will be located at our Swedesboro, NJ office, working a hybrid schedule. 3 days on site: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday What you'll do: Own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for assigned services categories (Operational services, contingent labor & HR-related services, marketing services, and professional services). Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, define scope, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver cost / risk / service outcomes. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and master services agreements (MSAs), SOWs, NDAs, and T&Cs identify and mitigate commercial, regulatory, IP, and quality risks relevant to pharma. Manage supplier selection, RFP/RFI processes, evaluation, and recommendation; drive timely award and onboarding. Maintain contract repository and ensure compliance with renewal, amendment, and termination timelines. Track and report category KPIs (savings, compliance, supplier performance, cycle times); escalate to senior leadership when needed. Influence and partner with senior leaders to secure stakeholder alignment and drive contract execution and performance improvement. Coach non-procurement stakeholders on procurement best practices for service requests and contract governance. Support continuous improvement initiatives (standard templates, playbooks for SOWs, service-level agreements, and contract clauses tailored to pharma/regulatory needs). Who you are: Highly organized, self-starter, decisive and comfortable working without heavy oversight. Negotiation strength and creative problem-solving (constructive alternative phrasing, creative commercial structures). Experience with contract management systems and procurement tools (Coupa, Ariba, SAP, DocuSign). Familiarity with pharma compliance/regulatory needs (GxP, data privacy for clinical/support services) is a plus. Proven ability to anticipate and effectively manage and implement change. Demonstrated ability to lead and organize a team around the major responsibilities of a Procurement function and hold people accountable for performance. Proven negotiating, relationship-building, and influencing skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills. Strong business acumen and experience collaborating across various levels within a diverse, global organization. Problem-solving skills with the ability to put together complex planning. Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. What you've done: 6+ years procurement/category/strategic sourcing experience, with direct experience in services procurement (professional/marketing/HR/operations services). Pharma or highly regulated industry experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate, negotiate, and close complex service contracts and SOWs with senior stakeholders. Strong commercial acumen, contract law literacy (T&Cs, indemnities, IP, liability caps, warranties), and risk assessment capability. Excellent communicator with demonstrated experience influencing senior leaders and cross-functional teams. Proven project management skills able to manage multiple service requests and contracts concurrently. Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certification (CPSM, CIPS, CPP, or similar) preferred. Travel: occasional domestic travel to company sites. What's in it for you: A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and flexible spending accounts 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution to help you save for the future Company Paid Life and disability insurance Access to voluntary insurance options A generous paid time off program that increases every year Tuition reimbursement Opportunity for growth - We believe in promoting from within and do so through our internal job posting program! Compensation: The range for this position is $100,000-$120,000 commensurate with the individual's experience and qualifications. About Us Wedgewood is the nation's largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medications. Its recent merger with Blue Rabbit enables the company to provide veterinarians with next-generation software to streamline patient care and marks a significant evolution in services. Together Blue Rabbit and Wedgewood serve more than 70,000 veterinary professionals and one million animals annually. Wedgewood is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require an accommodation due to a special need or disability, please let your recruiter know what accommodations you will need.

Created: 2026-03-10