Senior Pricing & Procurement Manager

Description:

About Inspire Veterinary Partners: Inspire Veterinary Partners was founded with the goal of building a community-driven, employee-owned veterinary organization that offers equity to members of the entire veterinary and support team. IVP provides comprehensive pet healthcare services across the United States and focuses on owning and operating veterinary practices. Our goal is to deliver high-quality care while fostering growth and efficiency within our operations.

Position Overview:

The Senior Pricing and Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing the acquisition of goods and services essential to the operations of Inspire Veterinary Partners (IVP) clinics, while also work with the VP of Operations to lead the execution of a scalable, unified pricing strategy. This role blends procurement leadership with pricing governance to ensure IVP maintains margin discipline, inventory accuracy, and pricing integrity across its clinical network.

This role involves strategic planning, supplier management, margin analysis, and collaboration with operations and finance to align procurement and pricing practices with the company's goals.

The Senior Pricing and Procurement Manager maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or supply disruptions. This professional also partners cross-functionally to define inventory needs, monitor cost of goods sold, and execute consistent pricing updates.

Below Are The Key Responsibilities Associated With This Role:

Procurement Strategy & Oversight

• Develop Procurement Strategies: Create and implement procurement strategies that support the company's objectives and operational needs. Oversee the procurement process, including sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services for the organization.
• Supplier Management: Maintain and enhance relationships with suppliers, continuously scouting for new vendors to ensure a diverse and reliable supply chain. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure quality standards are met.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to secure the best possible prices and agreements.
  
  

Pricing Strategy & Execution

• Partner with Operations and Finance to implement IVP's scalable pricing strategy across clinics.
• Support the universalization of inventory and service codes and maintain a consistent, compliant formulary structure.
• Maintain oversight of the pricing environment within practice management software systems and enforce change control protocols.
• Train hospital leadership and inventory leads on pricing best practices, margin thinking, and alignment with financial strategy.
• Support Ops in quarterly pricing and margin reviews and recommend pricing adjustments based on cost trends and market shifts.
• Ensure accurate, consistent pricing setup and margin awareness across all clinics.
  
  

Cost Analysis & Margin Management

• Conduct cost and margin analyses to identify savings opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Align pricing and procurement insights to protect gross margins and manage COGS effectively.
  
  

Workflow Coordination: Collaborate with internal departments to forecast needs and specifications, ensuring smooth workflow and operational efficiency. Implement and maintain procurement systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency and reporting capabilities.

Risk Management: Develop risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages or other disruptions.

Team Collaboration: Work across all clinics and partner with Practice Managers, delegating tasks and ensuring effective collaboration across departments. Coordinate with each clinic to understand their needs and assist with inventory management oversight. Work closely with staff to develop efficient purchasing processes and assist with training team members on procurement policies and procedures.

Training: Serve as a resource to Practice Managers and clinic teams for inventory, pricing, and procurement guidance. Lead or support team education on procurement policies, pricing setup, and COGS awareness.

Compliance: Work closely with operations and finance and legal leadership to ensure all contracts and procurement activities comply with company policies and regulations.

Compensation And Benefits:

• $75,000-85,000 targeted salary range. Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Annual company performance-based bonus
• 401k with 100% employer matching up to 1st 3% (available 1st of the month after 90 days)
• Employee Stock Option Plan grant eligible.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (available date of hire)
• Paid 100% for full-time employees; Buy-up medical plan available
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account benefits
• Additional family member coverage available at the employee’s discretion
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance - Employer paid for the employee
• Basic Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment – Employer paid for the employee
• Additional voluntary benefits for Critical Illness, Additional Life and AD&D available
• EAP Wellness and Work/Life coaches & services
• PTO: 2 weeks PTO year one, 4 weeks year two+ (available after 90 days)
• 6 flex/bereavement/sick days + 6 paid holidays
• Mobile phone and Wi-Fi reimbursement
• Pet care discounts
  
  

Requirements:

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and resources.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in contracts and purchase orders.
• Project management skills to oversee procurement projects from inception to completion.
• Knowledgeable of and ability to communicate company policies and procedures to those assigned responsibility for cost of goods sold and inventory management and inform management of any issues.
• Understanding of company processes inclusive of finance systems and ability to apply business knowledge and reasoning ability in resolution of tasks and issues.
• Demonstrate a mix of organizational, critical thinking and analytical skills to assess supplier performance and market trends.
• Demonstrate ability to be detail-oriented and able to work independently and as part of a team, and able to multitask.
• Ability to research issues and cope with ambiguity to offer insight and assist with development of process improvements.
• Approachable and available to hospital leadership teams and functional support teams.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, written and verbal, skilled and open communicator to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, receive guidance and work independently, be action-oriented, understand key objectives, meet timelines, and display ethics and values in all actions.
• Passion for pets and their health and well-being.
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field. An advanced degree such as an MBA is advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing, with progressive responsibility. Knowledge and experience working within the veterinary medicine / services industry. Public company experience is a plus.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) are preferred.