Strategy Execution
Execute sourcing and contracting projects for the spend categories in your scope, working closely with stakeholders and partnering with the LOC and Global Category team.
Deliver 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 innovation.
Make sure GSK’s Procurement policies, procedures, processes, systems and methodologies are followed in a compliant way within your area of responsibility.
Benefit delivery
Support category leads in the creation and delivery of effective savings targets agreed with key stakeholders and Finance in accordance with the agreed Savings Methodology.
Deliver savings and other set KPIs critical to global procurement plan as aligned with key stakeholders and Finance in accordance with the Savings Methodology and global budgets.
Sourcing & Contracting
Partner with Category & LOC Procurement teams to execute global / regional / local sourcing projects.
Execute and deliver contracting requirements in line with organization’s requirements.
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management in GSK
Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across procurement and related functions
Learn to navigate organizational structures and processes so you can deliver on agreed goals effectively.
Adapt to changing business needs and priorities, showing flexibility and a willingness to learn new ways of working.
We are looking for a Procurement Associate and if you have these skills, we would like to speak to you.
0-3 years of relevant experience
A good understanding or strong interest in learning procurement processes, contract negotiations, strategic sourcing, cost analysis and supplier relationship management.
Operating at pace and agile decision-making – using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk.
Keen to learn how to work with complex business processes in supplier transactions, including risk, regulatory and compliance requirements.
Experience in using Procurement tools like Ariba / Fairmarkit / IronClad or other equivalent sourcing & contracting technology will be an added advantage.
Good communication and MS Office (Excel and Powerpoint) skills.
Enthusiasm to learn and embrace digital and AI opportunities to bring further efficiencies to the Procurement process.
Skills
Agile Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Contract Management, Detail-Oriented, Digital Literacy, Interactive Storytelling, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Sourcing Management, Stakeholder Management
Why GSK?
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People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
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