Aaron Zibelman
About Aaron Zibelman
Aaron Zibelman is the Director of Global Procurement (Actives, Intermediates, Chemicals) at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Aaron Zibelman is the Director of Global Procurement focusing on Actives, Intermediates, and Chemicals at Bristol-Myers Squibb. His role is primarily based in the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Roles at Novartis Consumer Health
Between 2008 and 2013, Aaron Zibelman served as the Director, Global Head of 3rd Party Operations Procurement at Novartis Consumer Health in the Greater New York City Area. During his tenure, he managed a global team, developed multi-year purchasing strategies, and led significant supplier relationship initiatives.
Professional Experience at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
From 2002 to 2008, Aaron Zibelman was the Manager of Global Strategic Sourcing at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in the Greater Philadelphia Area. In this role, he focused on strategic sourcing activities to optimize procurement processes.
Educational Background
Aaron Zibelman attended Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and International Business from 1994 to 1998. He also studied at Kansai Gaidai University in 1997 as an exchange student, focusing on Japanese, Economics, Finance, and International Business.
Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Expertise
Aaron Zibelman has extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing. At Novartis, he was responsible for annual procurement of approximately $550 million, achieving significant savings and implementing advanced strategic initiatives. He also co-led high-level negotiations and developed standardized contract templates in collaboration with legal teams.