Lloyd and Harry. Buzz and Woody. Romy and Michele. We all love a great dynamic duo. But, what about IT and Procurement? According to Steve McKenzie, the IT Supplier Management Lead at Zoetis, IT and Procurement are the dream team of SaaS Management. In this episode, learn why this partnership is so critical to the enterprise, how to overcome common obstacles to collaboration, and the pivotal role data plays in fostering strategic alliances.
Key Takeaways
- [01:20 - 02:34] Speaking the same language between Procurement and IT
- [02:35 - 05:45] How aligning the procurement and IT relationship has benefitted Steve and his team at Zoetis
- [10:18 - 12:40] Partner reactions and surprise when seeing renewal data from Zylo
- [13:50 - 17:59] Managing AI internally at Zoetis, taking AI by the horns
- [18:01 - 19:49] Two types of tools, AI and current gen, making an investment in the future
- [19:50 - 24:04] Doing things better with SaaS management at Zoetis, doing your job well and showing value, addressing pain points
- [24:07 - 26:12] Steve's favorite apps
About Steve McKenzie
Steve McKenzie is the IT Supplier Management Lead at Zoetis, the largest global animal health company. He has over 10 years of procurement and sourcing experience, with notable stops at KPMG and JP Morgan. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn.
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