Global Procurement Lead — Strategy, Savings & Suppliers

Zoetis, Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering and Finance.

You will manage bids, drive cost savings, oversee vendor relationships, and lead sourcing projects across a range of commodities while ensuring policy compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and at least 5 years of procurement experience, with strong communication and SAP/Ariba proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with SAP or Ariba preferred.
• Pharma/Animal Health industry experience is a plus.
• Understanding GMP and pharmaceutical quality standards.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage competitive bids and sourcing plans.
• Contribute to Kalamazoo site and global procurement cost savings.
• Oversee vendor relationships for assigned commodities to ensure competitive costs and continuity.
• Lead multiple sourcing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate on-site visits and supplier contacts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Zoetis, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering and Finance.

You will manage bids, drive cost savings, oversee vendor relationships, and lead sourcing projects across a range of commodities while ensuring policy compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and at least 5 years of procurement experience, with strong communication and SAP/Ariba proficiency.