Senior Procurement Specialist

About the Role

As the Senior Procurement Specialist, you will interact with multiple stakeholders across the organization including Procurement, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering, Quality, Operations, Accounts Payable, Finance, as well as various Suppliers. This position is mostly office work with filing and other light activities as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage competitive bids requested by teams as well as proactively identify sourcing opportunities and assist with developing and maintaining the three-year sourcing plan.
• Contribute to the Kalamazoo site and global Procurement cost savings target.
• Manage overall vendor relationships for assigned commodities to ensure competitive costs, business continuity, and day-to-day operations are handled in accordance with proper policy and procedures.
• Manage multiple projects such as sourcing initiatives, continuous improvement projects, analyzing conversion opportunities, and facilitating assigned project implementations. Gain end user and senior management buy-in on decisions for assigned projects and commodities.
• Manage vendor relationships and help facilitate on-site visits and contacts with colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry or related business/technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Motivated self-starter with a positive can-do attitude.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving objectives in a manner supportive of the Zoetis Core Beliefs (always do the right thing, customer obsessed, run it like you own it, our colleagues make the difference, we are one Zoetis).
• Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of the Zoetis organization.
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical or Animal Health industry is a plus.
• Understanding of GMP and the Quality standards required in a pharmaceuticals business.
• Relevant supplier or procurement experience.
• Strong organizational skills and results-oriented. Ability to get things done by working with/through others.
• Strong PowerPoint skillset.
• SAP and/or Ariba Procurement system experience strongly preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated strengths in leadership, operational management, data and financial analysis, supply chain, decision-making, critical-thinking, and technical skills pertaining to procurement, negotiating, and conflict resolution.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma principles and tools is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated results in resolving moderate/complex challenges.
• Knowledge of and experience in leading/overseeing defined procurement processes utilizing established policies and practices for guidance.
• Demonstrated record of innovation, focus on performance, change management, continuous improvement, and development/implementation of best practices.
• Track record of understanding and meeting customer and market needs.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ability to learn Zoetis systems.

Physical Requirements

The work environment includes both office settings and a manufacturing environment, including moving mechanical parts. The work conditions for this position are 90% stationary and 10% standing and walking throughout the work day. The colleague may be required to travel and utilize certain Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to, hard hats, safety ("steel-toed") shoes, eye protection, gloves, and protective clothing.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture, and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics, and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection, and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies, and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.