Senior Manager Procurement - Capital Equipment

Spearhead the development, execution, and management of comprehensive, integrated category strategies for Capital Investment. In this role, you will serve as the Category Lead for all process equipment for GSK US sites, with a focus on Upper Merion, PA and Marietta, PA. Your responsibilities will include leading procurement and contracting strategies, encompassing sourcing activities, in alignment with GSK's capital plan.

Key Responsibilities:

This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities in the USA to progress your career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Strategic Projects Procurement lead

  • Accountable for procuring Equipment within scope for all strategic capital projects in the USA

  • Lead complex negotiations to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget

• Category Lead

  • Responsible for definition and input into global category strategies to ensure business needs are met and deliver added value to the business

  • Accountable to implement the strategy in the USA, to support large strategic projects, as well as site projects

• Foster strong internal collaboration and sponsorship with senior stakeholders, including site and global engineering teams, to achieve GSK's Capex objectives, ensuring global deployment of strategies through effective implementation and transition plans.

• Deliver high-quality, compliant, and timely agreements that are well-specified to provide a clear return on investment for GSK.

• Ensure effective contract management to guarantee adherence to contractual terms and proactively anticipate deviations to implement corrective actions promptly.

• Oversee a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program with strategic and key suppliers, focusing on contract performance and governance.

• Streamline the supplier base by prioritizing the use of preferred suppliers.

• Conduct external benchmarking to ensure GSK's practices and strategies are in line with current market standards.

• Generate significant value in terms of quality, delivery, safety, and cost, contributing to the organization's overall goals and objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree/master's degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, Engineering.

• Proven 10+ years of Procurement experience across key procurement processes (e.g. category management, market analysis, sourcing, negotiation, contract management, supplier relationship management)

• Experience in Capex projects and Equipment is highly preferable. Ideally having a good understanding about technical categories present within all capital projects: building services and process/biotech equipment and technical contractors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Pharma/Life Science is a plus.

• Experience in Lean / Six Sigma tools is a plus.

• Good business acumen, analytical, and financial skills.

Key Skills:

• Strong category management skills

  • Demonstrated expertise in category management.

  • Proven ability to influence strategy

  • Extensive experience in managing global and regional projects, with a keen understanding of diverse local needs and regulations (e.g., taxes, laws, regulations).

• Strong leadership and communication skills

  • Proven ability to communicate and influence senior management, particularly at the Director to VP levels, and skilled in building and maintaining a network with key stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs.

  • Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to simplify complex matters for different audiences, and proficient in using data-driven storytelling to enhance messages.

  • Highly autonomous with a strong sense of priorities.

  • Results-driven, value-focused, and performance-oriented.

• Proven strategic thinking skills

  • Demonstrates strategic thinking, incorporating structured, creative, and conceptual approaches.

  • Exhibits high learning agility and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to use experience and industry knowledge to drive change across various areas of responsibility.

  • Solid understanding of business and financial domains to facilitate success.

• Great agility in navigating a constantly evolving environment

  • Proven effectiveness in working within a matrix structure, demonstrating a high tolerance for ambiguity in a dynamic changing environment.

  • Proficient in prioritizing multiple tasks across various projects, utilizing robust project management skills.

  • Strong change management skills, with the ability to develop and present compelling arguments to advocate for change.

• Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective negotiation strategies

  • Demonstrated ability to employ advanced negotiation strategies to secure favorable terms, mitigate risks, and achieve cost savings while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

  • Proficient in analyzing market trends, supplier performance, and cost structures to effectively argue for optimal contract terms and price points.

  • Skilled in resolving disputes and handling high-pressure negotiation scenarios with diplomacy and professionalism to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

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