General Procurement Manager (PPE & MRO)

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Site Name: Belgium-Wavre, UK - London - Brentford
Posted Date: Jul 16 2021

Are you a Procurement specialist looking for a new, exciting business critical opportunity? If so, read on…

GSK have a new role for a General Procurement Manager (PPE & MRO) for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

As the General Procurement Manager (PPE & MRO) you will support the implementation and management of a comprehensive global sourcing strategy for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This role is responsible for executing the PPE category strategy in line with the needs of the Enterprise.

This role will also partner closely with the relevant EHS, Quality, Procurement, WREF and Supply chain teams to ensure the delivery of the benefits identified. It is also responsible for contract performance and procurement governance.

Due to the nature of the product supply chain, for example inventory management, catalogues, etc. this role will be affiliated to the MRO Category team and may be required to work on cross function activities to support wider delivery.

Key Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Responsible for supporting global PPE spend of >£25 million annually across the Global Enterprise.
• Execute and lead supplier contract performance, supplier relationship management programmes 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.
• Manage all PPE sourcing events.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Develop and embed processes and ways of working as they evolve
• Manages relatively small medium to low complexity spend categories
• Conducts and monitors negotiations across the applicable categories of spend
• Knows the sourcing group management process and policies; assesses risk
• Awareness and adherence to risk/ regulatory/ compliance requirements
• Implements procurement strategies to maximise supplier leverage
• Researches, evaluates and selects suppliers
  
  

Why you?

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability in managing categories is required, particularly with respect to developing & implementing strategies, stakeholder management and supplier relationship management
• Demonstrated experience in influencing strategy and managing across multiple geographies and supply chains
• Demonstrated experience in managing global/ regional projects
• Proven Procurement experience working in global or multi-regional Pharmaceutical, Consumer Healthcare or FMCG environment.
• Skilled negotiator adept at managing complex negotiations at management level with both external and internal stakeholders.
• High energy, enthusiastic and results driven with strong business acumen.
• Resilient and persistent with the ability to make the right decisions.
• Develop and present persuasive arguments to deliver change and influence stakeholders.
• Creative, conceptual thinker, exceptional problem solving/analytical skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a matrix environment and with a high tolerance for ambiguity.
  
  

Application Details

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – 30th July 2021

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Why GSK?

GSK is a place where outstanding people do amazing things. As a science-led global healthcare company, we exist to help people do more, feel better, live longer. This special purpose – along with our goal of being one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies – helps us attract some of the best and brightest minds in the world.

We take pride in providing access to all and continually focus on our opportunity and obligation to do more to improve inclusion and diversity: for our people inside GSK; in the way we do business; and in the communities where we operate. 

We want our company to be a place where diversity of people and thought is valued everywhere and where we’re all able to be ourselves and feel a sense of belonging. An inclusive organization where we all feel valued, engaged and supported, knowing that our work makes an important contribution to our mission. Reinforced by our clear values and expectations, it is part of our DNA. Together we achieve extraordinary things for our patients and consumers, who rely on us each and every day.

As a company driven by our values of Patient focus, Transparency, Respect and Integrity, we know inclusion and diversity are essential for us to be able to succeed. We want all our colleagues to thrive at GSK bringing their unique experiences, ensuring they feel good and to keep growing their careers. As a candidate for a role, we want you to feel the same way.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, 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*(*US only).

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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