Buying Manager

4 weeks ago


North East England, United Kingdom alphanumeric Full time

Procurement Manager Durham, NC Posted: 4/16/2024 Job Description Job ID#: 7897

Alphanumeric is hiring a PROCUREMENT MANAGER to work hybrid in the Research Triangle Park, NC area with our client of 20 years committed to improving lives through medical and pharmaceutical advancements.
Wish to consider building in the management of EHS (PPE) for the EU into previous responsibilities in line with changing business requirements and one supply chain.
To support the implementation and management of a comprehensive global sourcing strategy for Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE, ie Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)).
This role will partner closely with the relevant Engineering EHS, Quality, Procurement, WREF and Supply chain teams to ensure the delivery of the benefits identified. It is also responsible for strategy deployment, supplier relationship / contract management and procurement governance.
Execute and lead supplier contract performance, supplier relationship management programs and operational governance
- Support the implementation of Global procurement initiatives, such as Buying Goods and Services, Catalogues, contract review and supplier reduction
- Business partnering - work collaboratively with EHS, Quality, WREF, site and central engineering functions, Supply Chain and the R&D teams, where appropriate, to support in the delivery of their objectives
- Coordinate with Site Procurement teams and the Shared Service Hub as defined by the Operating Model
- Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
- Knows the sourcing and category management process and policies, with a strong handle on relevant market trends and context
- Awareness and adherence to risk/ regulatory/ compliance requirements
Implements procurement strategies to maximize supplier leverage
- University Degree - Procurement, Business, Finance - The role requires the ability to develop procurement strategies that align with the business's needs. A strong understanding of business and financial analysis will facilitate success. Ability to communicate with senior Finance partners and stakeholders is required
These are key roles in the Procurement organization responsible for complex sourcing and category management, working across multiple geographies, in and negotiating with external supply base on behalf of GSK:
- Demonstrated experience in influencing strategy and managing across multiple geographies and supply chains
- Demonstrated experience in managing global/ regional projects
- 5 years relevant Procurement and/or operational experience working in global or multi-regional Pharmaceutical, Consumer Healthcare or FMCG environment.
- Creative, conceptual thinker, exceptional problem solving/analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written skills - English essential, French is very highly desirable
Collaborate within team and key stakeholders to deploy strategies globally and regionally, facilitated by robust implementation and transition plans
- Generate value in terms of quality, delivery, and cost; Experience delivering quality, compliant, timely, well-specified agreements to generate a clear return on investment for GSK
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks across multiple projects using project management skills
- Proven ability to provide effective procurement management in complex organizations using technical expertise and analytical skills
High level of engagement and collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing strategies and to deliver business financial targets.
- This requires the development of strong network in order to agree and progress category strategies in-line with Business requirements. EHS and Quality Depts
- Supply Chain Procurement Leads
- Shared Services Hub(s)
This is a global role that will manage a broad supplier base and require and adherence to region/country specific legislation and policies. Requires awareness of cultural diversity requirements.
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