Andrien Zanier, MBA, Cpsm
About Andrien Zanier, MBA, Cpsm
Andrien Zanier, MBA, CPSM, is a Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing at Alkermes and a Strategic Procurement Manager at Fresenius Medical Care North America, with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management.
Current Roles in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
Andrien Zanier serves as the Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing at Alkermes in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. Additionally, he holds the position of Strategic Procurement Manager at Fresenius Medical Care North America, also based in Waltham, MA. His dual roles involve overseeing procurement strategies, supplier management, and optimization to drive cost savings and efficiency within both organizations.
Educational Background and Certifications
Andrien Zanier holds an MBA in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business, completed between 2013 and 2015. He also possesses a Master of Science in Information Systems from Ibmec, completed from 2004 to 2006. Zanier earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business/Trade/Commerce from FDV Integrated Colleges, attended from 1999 to 2002. Between 2019 and 2022, he achieved the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification from the ISM Institute for Supply Management.
Professional Experience and Career Progression
Andrien Zanier's career includes significant roles in various sectors. He worked as a P/SCM Business Analyst at Chevron in Houston for three months in 2014. From 2012 for 11 months, he was a Senior Procurement Analyst at Chrome Hearts in Hollywood, CA. His tenure at Technip as a Procurement Analyst spanned from 2008 to 2011, lasting three years. Zanier also held academic and supervisory roles; he was a Professor & Researcher at Uniest College from 2007 to 2009 and an International Business Supervisor at Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI) for a year. His early career included serving as an Instrumental Language Consultant at Alliance Language Training.
Key Initiatives and Achievements
At Alkermes, Andrien Zanier implemented a supplier optimization strategy that reduced procurement costs by 15% within the first year. He coordinated international business missions that facilitated Alkermes' market entry into three new countries. Additionally, his development of a comprehensive CapEx budget optimization plan saved Alkermes $2 million annually. He led a cross-functional team to implement a new product lifecycle management system, resulting in a 20% improvement in time-to-market. Zanier is also engaged in community outreach programs promoting careers in supply chain management to underrepresented groups.
Publications and Speaking Engagements
Andrien Zanier conducted scientific research for Management Information Systems (MIS), which was published in a leading supply chain management journal. In 2022, he presented at the Global Supply Chain Management Conference on the topic of 'Innovative Strategies for Cost Reduction in Procurement.' He is also known for mentoring junior procurement professionals through Alkermes' internal mentorship program.