Senior Procurement Specialist

Zoetis Spain SL; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to engage with stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Finance to optimize sourcing and supplier relationships in Kalamazoo. You will lead competitive bids, drive cost savings, and manage vendor performance while ensuring GMP-compliant procurement practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years in procurement, with strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to Zoetis Core Beliefs and values.
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical or Animal Health industry is a plus.
• An understanding of GMP and the Quality standards required in a pharmaceuticals business.
• Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude.
• Relevant supplier or procurement experience.
• Strong organizational skills and results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage competitive bids requested by teams and identify sourcing opportunities and develop/maintain the three-year sourcing plan.
• Contribute to the Kalamazoo site and global Procurement cost savings target.
• Manage vendor relationships for assigned commodities to ensure competitive costs and business continuity.
• Manage multiple projects such as sourcing initiatives, continuous improvement projects, analyzing conversion opportunities, and facilitating project implementations.
• Gain end user and senior management buy-in on decisions for assigned projects and commodities.
• Manage vendor relationships and facilitate on-site visits and contacts with colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Leadership

Data analysis

Supply chain

Negotiation

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelors in related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Procurement Specialist will interact with multiple stakeholders across the organization including Procurement, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering, Quality, Operations, Accounts Payable, Finance, as well as various Suppliers.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage competitive bids requested by teams as well as proactively identify sourcing opportunities and assisting 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.

Education and Experience

• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving objectives in a manner that is 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.
• An understanding of GMP and the Quality standards required in a pharmaceuticals business.
• Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude.
• Relevant supplier or procurement experience.
• Strong organizational skills and results oriented. Ability to get things done by working with/through others.
• Strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
• PowerPoint skillset.
• SAP and/or Ariba Procurement system experience strongly preferred.
• Position is mostly office work with filing and other light activities as necessary.

Technical Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated strengths in the following capabilities: leadership, operational management, data and financial analysis, supply chain, decision-making, critical-thinking and technical skills pertaining 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 the resolution of 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 Position Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly exposed to 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. The colleague will be required to utilize certain Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to, hard hats, safety ("steel-toed") shoes, eye protection, gloves, and protective clothing.

Employment Type

Full time Regular Colleague

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification.

Accessibility

Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Legal Compliance

Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Work Authorization

All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

Application Process

Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of @zoetis.com. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture our 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.