Procurement Manager - R&D Global Delivery Center

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GSK Procurement is a pioneering, influencing function with approximately 500 members across 50 countries who buy goods and services on a global scale and support our core functions. But we do more in global procurement than just purchase things. We partner with business units to drive value from supplier relationships to support GSK’s strategies and targets to ensure a secure supply in all areas of our business – from pharmaceutical development to consumer health products. With a stream of diverse and interesting projects, Procurement is a fascinating area with tremendous scope for progress.Procurement Manager - R&D Global Delivery CenterThis role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:Strategy ExecutionExecute sourcing strategies for spend categories in scope, aligning with the requirements of business stakeholders, and cooperating with Procurement Global R&D Category TeamsNegotiate contracts with suppliers that secure favorable terms for procurement of goods and services contracts in line with the agreed business requirementsDeliver benefits identified in strategies, local, regional and global, through effective and collaborative strategy execution, aligned to assurance of supply (risk management), quality, service, cost and innovationEnsure GSK’s Procurement policies, procedures, processes, systems and methodologies are utilized in a compliant manner in the area of responsibilityDeliver savings and other set KPIs critical to global procurement plans as aligned with key stakeholders and Finance in accordance with the Savings Methodology and global budgetsBusiness Partnering & Stakeholder ManagementCollaborate and build strategic relationships with GSK leadership teams, to identify and deliver business benefits aligned to assurance of supply, quality, service, cost and innovation requirementsResolve escalations, including from senior business stakeholders, timely and tactfullyManage complex prioritizations with multiple variables/considerations including but not limited to stakeholder sensitivity, business value and impact, spend, savings, compliance, risk to GSK etc.This role requires cultural awareness to work seamlessly across multi-cultural business landscape and proven experience in managing complex projects, operational/people sensitive issues, navigating through organizational complexity, handling escalations and associated business impact.If you have these skills, we would like to speak to you:Minimum 5 years of operational Procurement experience across multiple categories of spend particularly with respect to implementing strategies, stakeholder management and supplier relationship management and some experience of regulated environmentsDemonstrated experience in managing global/ regional projectsProven expertise in strategic sourcing, sourcing execution, commercial and contract negotiations for complex global categoriesStrong experience in using tools like Ariba or other equivalent sourcing execution technologyExcellent written and verbal communication skills – fluent English Why GSK?  Career at one of the leading global healthcare companiesContract of employmentAttractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement, holiday benefit)Life insurance and pension planPrivate medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible counterpartsSports cards (Multisport)Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structurePersonalized learning approach (mentoring, online training’ platforms: Pluralsight, Business Skills, Harvard Manage Mentor, Skillsoft and external training)Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions, short Fridays option, health & well-being activities)Supportivecommunity and integrationeventsModern office with creative rooms, fresh fruits everydayFree car and bike parking, locker rooms and showersInclusion & Diversity at GSK Inclusion and diversity at GSK are key for our success. Here, you will thrive through bringing your unique experiences to both our company and the recruitment process. We want you to be you, feel good and keep growing your career. GSK is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will travel through a transparent recruitment journey that adheres to all required employment standards and regulations. Beyond this, we commit to our values of integrity and respect towards every applicant. We want to hear from you and support with any adjustments that you may require during the recruitment process. Please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (pl.recruitment-)to further discuss this today. We will request equal opportunities information from you and whilst disclosure is optional, we encourage you to be open, enabling us to monitor the inclusivity of our recruitment practices for the benefit of everyone. Your data will remain confidential, is never shared with our Hiring Managers and never affects the status of your application.#LI-GSK #LI-HybridWhy GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. 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