Procurement Operations Senior Manager

Segment / Business Unit: Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe
Function: Commercial
Reports to: Senior Director, Commercial – MVH Europe
Location- To be based from either Amsterdam, Madrid or Solihull

Languages- proficiency in English and other European Languages

About Mars Veterinary Health Europe

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading veterinary care providers committed to creating a better world for pets. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 500 animal hospitals and clinics across 17 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high-quality, modern veterinary care for companion animals, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.

AniCura, our largest brand in Europe, provides care to over three million patients each year through 12,500 dedicated professionals. Linnaeus, operating primarily in the UK and Ireland, is home to over 6,000 Associates empowered to deliver exceptional care through a culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous development.

At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We believe our purpose to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through strong governance, comprehensive wellbeing programs, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in veterinary care.

Role Purpose

The Procurement Operations Senior Manager will lead the regional execution of MVH Europe’s Procurement function, managing a geographically dispersed team responsible for strategic procurement business partnering, operational service delivery, and clinic-level tactical support.

This senior role ensures end-to-end alignment across the procurement lifecycle—connecting strategic sourcing, business partnering, supply chain support, and day-to-day clinical enablement while driving consistency, value, and stakeholder satisfaction across a multi-country network.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Governance

• Lead a team of Procurement Business Partners supporting multiple European countries and clusters.

• Provide direction and structure for Procurement Hospital Support roles to ensure best-in-class tactical support for clinics.

• Oversee Supply Chain Support and Coupa Enablement to optimise procurement platforms and integration with logistics functions.

• Drive operational consistency across markets, balancing standardisation with the needs of decentralised environments.

Regional Stakeholder Partnership

• Build trusted relationships with regional leaders and functional stakeholders, positioning Procurement as a proactive, strategic partner.

• Translate business needs into practical procurement support aligned to compliance, agility, and long-term value.

• Oversee regional procurement performance reporting, issue resolution, and clinic-level escalation management.

Delivery Excellence & Enablement

• Embed clear service models that differentiate strategic procurement, operational support, and tactical buying.

• Partner with Directors of Strategic Sourcing (Direct & Indirect), Rebates, and Strategy & Effectiveness to ensure integrated delivery.

• Own and evolve the procurement operating model at both regional and local levels, driving continuous improvement.

People & Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and inspire an international team across multiple procurement disciplines.

• Drive capability development and future career pathways within the Procurement Operations organisation.

• Shape resourcing strategies to support MVH’s growth, including onboarding of new markets, clinics, and roles.

Systems & Process Integration

• Champion the adoption and optimisation of Coupa and other procurement technologies across Europe.

• Ensure procurement processes are scalable, user-friendly, and well-understood by all stakeholders.

• Partner with IT, Finance, and Supply Chain on system upgrades, issue resolution, and future roadmap planning.

Experience Required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field (required).

• Professional qualifications (CIPS, CPSM, APICS) preferred.

• Additional education in leadership, operations, or project management is a plus.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in Procurement, Operations, or Supply Chain leadership within multinational organisations.

• Proven experience leading multi-country teams across both strategic and tactical procurement.

• Strong background in decentralised or complex stakeholder environments.

• Demonstrated success driving process improvement and service optimisation at scale.

• Deep understanding of procurement systems (preferably Coupa) and operational service delivery.

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills at senior levels.

• Experience supporting clinical, healthcare, or veterinary environments is advantageous.

• Business-level English required; additional European languages beneficial.

Skills and Competencies

• Drives Results

• Manages Ambiguity

• Balances Stakeholders

• Plans and Aligns

Our offer:

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to shape the future of veterinary care, together.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package

• A stimulating work environment with good opportunities for personal development

• Freedom to take responsibility and the opportunity to influence

• Flexible working hours, hybrid working, international, digital work environment

• Learning and development opportunities

• The opportunity to cuddle our beloved 4-legged friends in our offices.

• We are always open for a conversation to discuss your individual needs

If this sounds like you:

Please contact Christina Scimeca, Group Corporate Recruiter, who is happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through the apply button below.

MVHE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Internal Candidates/Associates: If you are interested in this position, please reach out to the Corporate Recruiter to understand the internal recruitment