Katelyn Borzekofski
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with experience supporting material pricing, supplier selection, and supply continuity. Strong background in stakeholder communication, project leadership, supplier escalation management, and cross-functional project support to meet quality, timeline, and budget goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Zoetis
Lincoln, NE
02.2022 - Current
- Negotiated pricing with suppliers to maintain budget compliance
- Establish material pricing of managed materials within company budget to hit targeted pricing goals
- Evaluated sourcing options for material categories to secure and optimize supply
- Led cross functional teams through material qualification process for CIP opportunities, ensuring project completion
- Lead cross functional teams through escalation process with supplier to establish supply continuity
Buyer
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp
Lincoln, NE
05.2017 - 02.2022
- Awarded supplier contracts through RFP process, supporting new product builds and leveraging existing business relationships
- Worked on cost down initiatives through RFP with both new and existing suppliers
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure suppliers met business specifications, timelines, and quality expectations
- Managed orders, deliveries, and invoicing escalations, ensuring operational continuity in daily activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05-2017
Skills
- Supplier negotiation
- Strategic sourcing
- RFP management
- Cost analysis
- Supplier relationship management
- Supplier management
- Contract monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Cross functional collaboration
- Stakeholder communication
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Writing and verbal communication
Accomplishments
- William H. Thompson Scholar (2012 - 2017)
- College of Business Administration Dean's List (Spring 2016)
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Zoetis
02.2022 - Current
Buyer
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp
05.2017 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Nebraska Lincoln