Description
Sourcing Manager - Procurement - GDPR - SAP
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing/Procurement Manager to join GSK based at their Brentford office on a contract until December 2018.
The candidate must have a background in sourcing, running RFPs, assisting suppliers and selecting vendors.
Strategy creation & execution
Support GSK procurement category managers with developing global sourcing strategies for spend categories in scope of responsibility, operating with a truly global and strategic mindset and ensuring all applicable regional dimensions are accommodated
Help identify sustainable, long term savings opportunities through the strategy creation process, identifying and exploring all potential value levers
Support the creatiion of compelling business cases for change and obtain approval to execute from GSK senior management
Benefit delivery
Help deliver benefits identified in global strategies through effective strategy execution, aligned to assurance of supply (risk management), quality, service, cost and innovation
Help define financial benefits in accordance with the GSK's financial management guidelines of value delivery.
Business partnering & stakeholder management in GSK
Help maintain strategic relationships within a network of global senior GSK global stakeholders, to understand business requirements, identify opportunities to create value and to position Procurement's value proposition.
Help influence key stakeholders and business partners to support strategy development, endorse recommended strategies, support execution and agree how benefit delivery will be budgeted
External supplier relationships
Help maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers at a senior level and lead processes to ensure value is driven from these relationships. Leverage the Business Review Meeting process to drive the relationships.
Ensure supplier relationships which present potential risks to GSK (for example where supplier has balance of power, monopolies, sole sources etc) are managed to minimize risk to GSK
Negotiate, create, execute and manage effective contracts with suppliers that will allow GSK to maximize opportunity globally. Ensure global views on supplier negotiations are taken
Ensure suitable processes and communication links exist between above country supplier organization structures and local & regional networks to ensure effective process and communication cascade through supplier and GSK network and geographies
Desirable:
- A background in pharmaceuticals
- SAP experiences
- Degree educated
- GDPR and Brexit knowledge
Additional information about the process
Interested candidates should submit their CV in the first instance or call Sophie.
The deadline for applications is 12pm, Wednesday 2nd May. CVs after this time cannot be considered but will be shortlisted for similar roles.
GSK is a science led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better and live longer.